Nigeria have been knocked out of the ongoing women’s world cup after loosing 4-2 on penalties to England.
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Nigeria outplayed England over the 90, twice hitting the crossbar, and had the better of extra-time, although both sides visibly tired.
England’s star player, Lauren James was sent off for a reckless stamp with four minutes of the 90 remaining, planting her studs on the back of Alozie.
The game however went to penalties as each sides got ready to commence.
Georgia Stanway and Desire Oparanozie sent their opening sides penalties wide of the post before Michelle Alozie also missed the target for Nigeria to leave England in control.
Bethany England, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood and Chloe Kelly all scored in Brisbane as England survived the sending off of Lauren James in normal time to progress to the quarter finals.
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