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England move on in Women's World Cup after penalty shoot-out with Nigeria

8 August 2023
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2023-08-08 17:09

England defeated Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after scoreless regular time and extra time in the Round of 16 game at the FIFA Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday.

England will play the winner between Colombia and Jamaica in the quarterfinals. In the other Round of 16 game on Monday, Australia beat Denmark 2-0 at Stadium Australia in Sydney to reach the quarterfinals. Australian players Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso scored two goals, one in the 29th minute and the other in the 70th minute. Australia will meet the winner between France and Morocco in the quarterfinals. 

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