FIFA WC: Musa helps Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0
Volgograd [Russia], June 23 (ANI): Nigeria stunned Iceland with a stupendous 2-0 victory in their Group D match at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.
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Jun 22, 2018 23:52 IST
Volgograd [Russia], June 23 (ANI): Nigeria stunned Iceland with a stupendous 2-0 victory in their Group D match at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.
Nigeria looked listless in its opening loss to Croatia, and started gradually in this game as well.
After a dry first half, Ahmed Musa won the points for Nigeria making the second half interesting.
The African nation made a much-needed breakthrough in the 49th minute through Musa.
Victor Moses raced down the sideline and sent a cross into the box for Musa.
The Nigerian frontman net his second ball in the 75th minute after beating a defender and then the keeper.
Luck apparently deserted Iceland as they missed a late penalty which was awarded to them after a video assistant referee review.
Gylfi Sigurdsson was asked to take the penalty goal, but he put his spot-kick over the bar in the 83rd minute, dousing Iceland's hopes.
The result did Argentina a big favour in the process as it gave a slight lift to the beleaguered group rivals.
Nigeria could now move on if it beat Argentina, but it could also draw and advance as long as Iceland doesn't beat Croatia.(ANI)
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