England vs Nigeria FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Highlights | England beat a resilient Nigerian side 4-2 on penalties to advance into the Quarterfinals

Live commentary of the match between England vs Nigeria. Here we live Blog the whole match and give you essential updates and everything. Both the teams have not lost any of their previous encounters in the tournament but today it is definitely going to change.

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Match Details

Date : 7 August 2023

Venue : Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Australia

Time : GMT – 5:30 pm and IST – 1:00 pm

Live Streaming : Fancode and DD sports

Match Officials

Referee: Melissa Borjas

Assistant Referee 1: Shirley Perello

Assistant Referee 2: Sandra Ramirez

4th Official: Emikar Calderas

VAR: Armando Villarreal

Assistant VAR 1: Drew Fischer

Assistant VAR 2: Felisha Mariscal

England vs Nigeria | Live score ENG 0(4)-0(2) NGA

First half begins!

04'I England on the attack

England start the match on a positive note with an array of corners in the opposition box.

09'I Earps concede a corner

Mary Earps didn't take a chance on a looping ball and conceded a corner.

16'I Nigeria on the attack

Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre hit the frame of the goal from outside of the box and also forced a save from the same position.

22'I Nnadozie saves

Chiamaka Nnadozie denied Alessia Russo's powerful shot with an amazing save on her left side.

27'I James shoots

Lauren James's shot was blocked by the defense.

28'I Attempt for England

Rachel Daly's right footed volley was saved by the Nigerian goalkeeper and failed to give England the lead.

31'| Penalty for England (VAR)

Rachel Daly hit the ground after being pushed inside the penalty box by Rasheedat Ajibade but VAR is taking a lead.

34'I Decision overturned

Referee revoked her decision of penalty after taking a look at the screen as the challenge was not strong enough by Ajibade.

36'I Chance for Nigeria

Christy Ucheibe's shot from inside the 6 yard box was blocked by Millie Bright.

41'I James shoots from long range

Lauren James's long range effort following a corner goes way off target.

45'I England trying hard to score

The Lionesses are trying hard to get a breakthrough but Nigeria's defense seems impenetrable.

4 minutes of additional time.

45'I Halftime ENG 0-0 NGA

Second half begins!

47'I Chance missed by Nigeria

Uchenna Kanu hit the woodwork for the second time tonight from a header.

51'I Good play by Nigeria

Nigeria Women are coming forward with intent in the opening minutes of the second half and won a corner in th process.

56'I Chance for England

Alessia Russo's header was wide of the target following a beautiful cross by Alex Greenwood.

58'I Substitution for Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala replaces Ifeoma Onumonu.

60'I Chance for England

Rachel Daly's volley was wide of the target following a cross by Georgia Stanway.

65'I Corner for England

Lauren Hemp's left footed shot was blocked by the Nigerian defense but was awarded with a corner.

70'I Nigeria on the attack

Nigeria are trying very hard to get a breakthrough and in the process won a corner.

73'I Match delay

Mary Earps is required some medical attention.

76'I Big chance for England

Rachel Daly's effort following a corner was saved by Chiamaka Nnadozie.

79'I Chance for Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala's shot from the edge of the box was wide of the target.

81'I Substitution for Nigeria

Francisca Ordega replaces Uchenna Kanu.

84'I Yellow card for James (VAR)

Lauren James picked up a yellow card for reacting poorly to a referee's decision but VAR is taking a look for a possible red card.

86'I Red card for James

Lauren James received a red card after VAR interference for a bad challenge and England are down to 10 Women.

88'I Substitution for England

Chloe Kelly replaces Alessia Russo.

6 minutes of additional time .

90'+2'I England controlling the game

England seems to be in no hurry finish the game in normal time as they're trying to keep the ball in their possession.

Match goes into extra time.

90'I Normal time ENG 0-0 NGN

First Half of the Extra time begins

90'I Substitution for Nigeria

Onyi Echegini replaces Halimatu Ayinde.

93'I Match Delay

Michelle Alozie is required some medical attention.

97'I Big chance for Nigeria

Michelle Alozie failed to hit the target from a tight angle but with lots and lots of space.

102'I Nigeria controlling the game

Nigeria is enjoying most of the position at the moment and trying to create chances from the flanks.

1 minute of additional time.

105'I First Half Extra time ENG 0-0 NGN

105'I Substitution for England

Bethany England replaces Lauren Hemp.

108'I Chance for Nigeria

Francisca Ordega's right footed shot was blocked by the Lionesses defense.

113'I Substitution for Nigeria

Desire Oparanozie replaces Toni Payne.

115'I Match delay

Rachel Daly and Rasheedat Ajibade are required some medical attention.

117'I Chance for Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala hit the target but her shot was weak so it was easily saved by Mary Earps.

120'I Substitution for England

Katie Zelem replaces Keira Walsh.

3 minutes of additional time.

Onto the penalties.

120'I Second half Extra time ENG 0-0 NGN

Penalty Shootout starts!

1st Penalty for England : Georgia Stanway

Georgia Stanway missed the penalty!

1st Penalty for Nigeria : Desire Oparanozie

Desire Oparanozie missed the Penalty

2nd Penalty for England : Bethany England

Bethany England scored the penalty!

2nd Penalty for Nigeria : Michelle Alozie

Michelle Alozie missed the Penalty!

3rd Penalty for England : Rachel Daly

Rachel Daly scored the penalty!

3rd Penalty for Nigeria: Rasheedat Ajibade

Rasheedat Ajibade scored the penalty!

4th Penalty for England: Alex Greenwood

Alex Greenwood scored the penalty!

4th Penalty for England : Christy Ucheibe

Christy Ucheiba scored the penalty!

5th Penalty for England : Chloe Kelly

Chloe Kelly scored the penalty!

Match ends.

Penalty Shootout ENG 4-2 NGN