Australia scored the opening goal of the game in the stoppage time of the first half through the boots of Van Egmood. However, the Super Falcons responded swiftly just four minutes later when Uchenna Kanu scored the equaliser.

The African giants turned the game around in the second half with two goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala, the pair made the scoreline 3-1. Australia reduced the two-goal deficit in the stoppage time of the game from Kennedy.

It's all to play for with Nigeria, Canada and Australia all able to qualify for the knockout stages. The co-hosts will need a win against Canada if they are to guarantee their spot in the next round while Nigeria needs a point against Ireland.

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D'Tigers Obi Emegano

The game started on a wonderful note for the African team after it leveled both teams at the end of the first quarter, 23-23. Obi Emegano was the star of the first quarter by getting 3 consecutive 3 pointers ensuring it ended all square.

It went all wrong for the D'Tigers when they trailed the start of the third quarter at 6 points. The Boomers capitalized on the turnovers and missed free shots by D'Tigers. Nigeria's Jordan Nwora gradually found his feet in the game as he got his tally to 10 points in the third quarter but that did not change the scoreline as the quarter ended 58-52 in favor of Australia and the game ended in 84-67 against Nigeria who seemed to be no match for their European counterpart.

D'Tigers will look back at the 13 missed free throws which were key in losing the game.

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Meanwhile, in the other Group B game between Italy and Germany, which was played before Australia versus Nigeria, the Italians came out victorious with a 92-82 win over the Germans. This means Nigeria plays Germany next on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. A win for the Italians will guarantee a place in the quarter-final and probably the end of the road for Nigeria.

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