By Alan Duffy
Group D, the ‘group of death’ in the 2015 Women’s World Cup produced a six-goal thriller on Monday night, with a vibrant Nigeria side twice coming from behind to earn a draw against European heavyweights Sweden.
An OG from Desire Oparanozie and then a goal from veteran Nilla Fischer gave the Swedes a 2-0 lead at the break.
However, goals from Ngozi Okobi and Liverpools attacker Asisat Oshoala levelled the scores early on in the second-half.
Sub Linda Sembrant netted from close-range on the hour-mark to put Pia Sundhage’s side back in the lead.
However, a superb through-ball from Ngozi Okobi set Francisca Ordega free, with the Washington Spirt forward calmly nutmegging Chelsea ‘keeper Hedvig Lindahl to give the Africans a deserved share of the spoils.
Quite a cracker! Enjoy the highlights…
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Highlights: Footytube