Draw with Ireland puts Nigeria through to last 16 at Women’s WC

AFP, Brisbane :
Nigeria booked their place in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup (WC) on Monday when they drew 0-0 with Ireland to finish second behind co-hosts Australia in Group B.
They will now meet the winners of Group D-which is most likely to be European champions England.
The Nigerians, who upset Australia 3-2 on their last visit to Brisbane, recovered from a sloppy first half to get the draw they needed and reach the knockout stage for only the third time in nine attempts.