Nigeria stun co-hosts Australia with comeback win

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Australia 2-3 Nigeria: Matildas face battle to reach last 16 at Fifa Women's World Cup

Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in the section on Monday.

But Australia did not have enough time to get a dramatic equaliser as Nigeria clung to their narrow lead, with some of their players in tears at the final whistle. Indeed, the Matildas created 28 opportunities in all, compared to only 11 from Nigeria, and had 15 corners with only two from their opponents.

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