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Lauren James was eventually given a straight red card for stamping on Michelle Alozie as England’s knockout clash with Nigeria hung in the balance.
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England star’s brain snap

Lauren James was eventually given a straight red card for stamping on Michelle Alozie as England’s knockout clash with Nigeria hung in the balance.

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Hayley Raso and Kathrine Kuhle fight for the ball.

Women’s World Cup as it happened: Australia defeats Denmark 2-0 in Sydney as Sam Kerr gets first World Cup minutes, England beat Nigeria in penalty shootout

Australia defeated Denmark 2-0 in Sydney after goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso, with skipper Sam Kerr getting her first World Cup start in the final 10 minutes of the game. Earlier, England defeated African champions Nigeria in a penalty shootout.

  • Billie Eder
Only half of the eight round of 16 games will be broadcast for free on Seven.

Fans ‘forced to subscribe’ to Optus Sport as World Cup free-to-air schedule revealed

The round of 16 gets under way this weekend, but only four out of eight games will be available to watch on free-to-air television, prompting criticism from fans.

  • Nell Geraets
Australia’s Emily Van Egmond, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Nigeria.

Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in Nigeria defeat at Suncorp Stadium

No Sam Kerr, no Mary Fowler - so who stood up for the Matildas in their 3-2 loss, and who buckled?

  • Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
Emily Van Egmond scores for Australia.

Women’s World Cup as it happened: Nigeria devastate Matildas with 3-2 victory in Brisbane

Even without Sam Kerr, Australia are the favourites at Suncorp Stadium but their African rivals have already proven they can match it with the tournament’s best teams.

  • Billie Eder
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Matildas at risk of World Cup exit after shocking 3-2 defeat to Nigeria

The Matildas are in danger of an embarrassing World Cup group exit after a 3-2 loss to Nigeria, putting immense pressure on them for Monday’s game against Canada.

  • Vince Rugari
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Tony Gustavsson at Matildas training this week.

Five burning questions as injury-hit Matildas brace for Nigeria test at World Cup

We take a deeper look at Australia’s second World Cup match against Nigeria and the increasing number of headaches coach Tony Gustavsson is dealing with.

  • Vince Rugari
Clare Polkinghorne is in line for a start against Nigeria - and her former roommate Rasheedat Ajibade.

Familiar foes: Matildas trio face former roommate in Nigeria showdown

There is probably nothing Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum doesn’t know about Australia’s players – right down to their habits at home.

  • Vince Rugari
Sam Kerr is elbowed by Nigeria’s Ugo Njoku during one of the Matildas’ 2015 Women’s World Cup games in Canada.

Matildas’ class of 2015 remember ‘pretty scary’ World Cup rivals Nigeria

The last time Australia played Nigeria, Kyah Simon scored a brace and Sam Kerr got elbowed in the face. The Matildas expect a stiff challenge again on Thursday.

  • Emma Kemp
Nigeria v Canada

Women’s World Cup as it happened: Draw for Matildas’ rivals; Spain and Switzerland secure three points

Women’s World Cup action continues with Australia’s group B opponents Nigeria and Canada going head-to-head. Follow all the action here.

  • Marnie Vinall and Scott Spits

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