SportFootballEngland 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties): Lauren James was sent off for a petulant stamp late on in normal time but the Lionesses scraped through in a penalty shootout<\/p>\n
England Lionesses train ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria<\/p>\n
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England advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women\u2019s World Cup after surviving a major scare to defeat Nigeria on penalties.<\/p>\n
The Lionesses had to hang on with 10 players for extra time after Lauren James was sent off for a petulant stamp on the back of Nigeria player Michelle Alozie, which put the European champions under huge pressure.<\/p>\n
Nigeria missed their first two spot-kicks, with Desire Oparanozie and Alozie failing to hit the target. Bethany England and Rachel Daly then gave the Lionesses the advantage, after Georgia Stanway missed England\u2019s first penalty of the shoot-out.<\/p>\n
Alex Greenwood held her nerve to convert and put the Lionesses a penalty away, before Chloe Kelly was England\u2019s hero once again to score the winning kick.<\/p>\n
The victory keeps England\u2019s hopes of the winning the World Cup alive, but this will go down as narrow escape. Follow all the reaction to England\u2019s win against Nigeria as the Lionesses reached the quarter-finals<\/p>\n
1691404401Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: Australia 0-0 DenmarkElsewhere, the Women\u2019s World Cup last 16 continues with co-hosts Australia taking on Denmark who came second behind England in Group D. <\/p>\n
The Matildas are without Sam Kerr again who starts on the bench. She hasn\u2019t played any part in the World Cup so far but may be needed today. <\/p>\n
We\u2019ll have goal and big news updates from this one as the reaction to England\u2019s win continues to filter through. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:33<\/p>\n
1691404253Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England through to quarter-finals after winning penalty shootout against NigeriaHere\u2019s the reaction from England\u2019s winning penalty taker, Chloe Kelly: <\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s amazing, anything this team has thrown at us, we’ve shown what we’re capable of. We dig deep, we believe in our ability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’ve been practicing a lot actually and it’s working. It’s the team, this team is special, we did it at the Euros, we did it at the Finalissima, there’s more to come\u00a0from\u00a0this\u00a0team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:30<\/p>\n
1691404167Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England through to quarter-finals after winning penalty shootout against NigeriaLauren James\u2019 stamp on Michelle Alozie could still have massive consequences for England. She will definitely miss the quarter-final and could be out of the rest of the tournament if her red card gets updated for violent conduct. <\/p>\n
That could result in a three game ban and if England are to reach the final, they\u2019ll play three more matches. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:29<\/p>\n
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Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:26<\/p>\n
1691403873Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England through to quarter-finals after winning penalty shootout against NigeriaSomehow England get it done. The fans are singing away as Sweet Caroline plays inside the stadium.<\/p>\n
The Lionesses have pulled off a remarkable win here. They didn\u2019t deserve it based on their performance but a wonderful rearguard effort following Lauren James\u2019 red card saw them earn a shot at a penalty shootout. <\/p>\n
Nigeria missed twice and England go through. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:24<\/p>\n
1691403708Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 NigeriaPenalties: England 4-2 Nigeria<\/p>\n
Who else but Chloe Kelly to step up for this fifth penalty? <\/p>\n
Kelly steps up and smashes it home! England are through, they\u2019ve edge past Nigeria in a penalty shootout and reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s heartbreaking for Nigeria. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:21<\/p>\n
1691403640Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 NigeriaPenalties: England 3-2 Nigeria<\/p>\n
Christy Ucheibe finds the back of the net. She needed to score and did. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:20<\/p>\n
1691403600Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 NigeriaPenalties: England 3-1 Nigeria<\/p>\n
Alex Greenwood is up for England. She goes to the goalkeeper\u2019s left and finds the corner as Chiamaka Nnadozie dives the wrong way. <\/p>\n
England are on the brink of winning this. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:20<\/p>\n
1691403543Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 NigeriaPenalties: England 2-1 Nigeria<\/p>\n
Rasheedat Ajibade is up for Nigeria. She\u2019s had a great game and finishes it off with a calm penalty that just beats Mary Earps. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:19<\/p>\n
1691403483Women\u2019s World Cup LIVE: England 0-0 NigeriaPenalties: England 2-0 Nigeria<\/p>\n
Rachel Daly is up next. She blasts the ball into the top left corner!<\/p>\n
England are two goals up in this shootout. <\/p>\n
Mike Jones7 August 2023 11:18<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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