Game is over and the final score is Australia 2-3 Nigeria. Here is the match report.
Match Report
Australia squandered their chance to book a place in the knockout phases of their home World Cup after falling to a surprise 3-2 defeat to nifty Nigeria.
The co-hosts now face an uphill battle to qualify from Group B, with both Nigeria and Canada in pole position to progress - both locked on four points at the top of the standings.
The Aussies, still without captain and lead goalscorer Sam Kerr, lacked any real conviction in front of goal, having failed to capitalise on Emily van Egmond's well-taken opener - which was immediately cancelled out by a leveller from Chiamaka Nnadozie in first-half stoppage time.
Nigeria came out fired up after the break, and after weathering a brief Australia onslaught, launched their impressive counter-offensive, which served to stun Tony Gustavsson's side in Brisbane.
Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala, on from the bench, teed up Osinachi Ohale to steal the lead, before Oshoala herself benefited from some Australian indecision at the back to slot home in the 72nd minute.
Alanna Kennedy netted a consolation header in injury time, but that wasn't enough to earn anything from a wonderfully entertaining encounter, and means Australia now need to beat Olympic champions Canada in their concluding Group B match to stand any chance of progression.
What's next?
Group B play their final group games on Monday July 31. Nigeria take on already-knocked out Republic of Ireland while Australia take on Canada.
What is the schedule?
The group stage has begun and runs over a two-week period finishing on August 3. Group winners and runners-up progress to the round of 16, which takes place from August 5 to August 8.
The quarter-finals, which will be held in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney, are scheduled for August 11 and 12.
The first semi-final will then be played on August 15 in Auckland, with the other semi-final taking place on August 16 at the Accor Stadium in Sydney, which will then host the final on August 20.
A third-place play-off will be played the day before the final on August 19 in Brisbane.
Line-ups
Australia XI: E. van Egmond, S. Catley, K. Gorry, C. Foord, A. Kennedy, H. Raso, M. Arnold, E. Carpenter, K. Cooney-Cross, C. Vine, Clare Hunt
Subs: L. Williams, C. Polkinghorne, T. Yallop, S. Kerr, A. Luik, K. Simon, A. Chidiac, M. Fowler, T. Micah, C. Wheeler, Charlotte Grant, Courtney Nevin
Nigeria XI: O. Ohale, H. Ayinde, T. Payne, R. Ajibade, C. Nnadozie, C. Ucheibe, I. Onumonu, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Uchenna Kanu, Blessing Demehin
Subs: O. Ebi, T. Oluehi, D. Oparanozie, F. Ordega, A. Oshoala, G. Ogbonna, G. Monday, Yewande Balogun, Esther Okoronkwo, Onyi Echegini, Rofiat Imuran
Kingval60
915
Nigeria is the first African country to win FIFA world cup woman tornament keep making African proud ππ
Walmorak
753
Proudly Nigerian and Barca. Always on
CHRISBLAISE24
659
President of Australia right now to Nigerian President... how can I give you visa to come to Australia and beat meπ€£
Shmonny
650
This is the striker Arsenal needs to win UCL now π€£ π€£ π€£
Bibacklrtu
616
wow wow wow wow congratulations Nigeria we are supporting you Isaac from Zambia copperbelt kitwe
Teddymiles
595
Itβs unfair how they are giving decisions to Favour the white countries in a tournament ποΈ like this , Up super Falcons
CHRISBLAISE24
552
Super Falcons to Australia after scoring them first goalπ€£π€£
Tshoda
482
At Least We Can Say We Got Someone Representing Africa... N A I J A
nieabcdi
481
Nigerians shows them the meaning of Bala blue town holl
tupademops
470
The FIFA Referee did everything to help Australia avoid defeat, but God decreed a victory for Nigeria. What on earth happened that the FIFA Officials allowed as many as 13 minutes in the 2nd 45 minutes? Anyway, congratulations Nigeria. #NIGERIA LEADS AFRICA
Kingval60
458
Asisat Oshoala netted Nigeria's third goal against Australia! Look at what it means π€© keep making African proud
JakeJoe
450
Great Play for Nigeria.. support from USA.. Well deserved win
Mide-Reignz
419
She increased the TEMPO of the match sec after coming On, Remember the Name OSHOALA ASSISAT
Kekcltz
398
CONGRATS TO NIGERIA. SO FAR THE BEST TEAM IN AFRICA. GO NIGERIA GO. WE ARE BEHIND U
ChiloWest
348
Me telling my zambian females team , that's how you play football π€©
buebcmorty
347
Am Zambian turned nigerian full-time supporter ... As african 9ja is all I have left to take africa to the KO round.
Vizbceioy
317
When you heard a Nigerian Kanu just know that there's a baller
Doxmang
311
Asisat Oshoala just had her moment πOne of the Greatest female player that grace the Game π―π¦΅β½ππΉππ₯ππ
fumilnrsz
300
congratulations Nigeria we supporting you Florian from Namibia
cazcekmouy
289
Supporting Nigeria π³π¬ all the way from Gambia π¬π², we are really proud of you guys... Keep up the momentum, Nigeria is bless.
Mangisha
284
In all these WCs, there is always an African team that is there to show the white world that we (Africa) have talent, and can compete. Only a few obstacles, such as lack of proper physical machines, lack of talent support and guidance...,and some greed people especially at the top, hindle this beautiful continent. Even as a Zambian, am so proud of Nigeria. That was a great, great victory. Not only for Nigerians, but the whole African home.
Iron-U
243
Shame on the referee that gave Morocco an advantage over Nigeria in Afcon. Well done Super Falcons
Nikilong
194
If they donβt rigged her π₯ award Give her ballon dβor La liga trophy π UCL trophy π La liga top scorer and first female Only African to scored in 3 wwc
CHRISBLAISE24
165
Australia President to Nigerians Living in Australia after the match...Go back to your country π€£π€£
Nikechukwu
123
Against all Odds they still won, great team performance. π
Deyinka
116
Best Team from Africa. Proudly Nigerian.
Pamadkmort
10
Itβs unfair how they are giving decisions to Favour the white countries in a tournament ποΈ like this , Up super Falcons
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can you imagine that, 12minutes, still, they go down. God will continue to shame them. Up Africa