Ireland gave it their all in their final FIFA World Cup 2023 group B fixture against Nigeria and walk away with their heads held high after securing a draw.
HERE WE GO!
Our third @FIFAWWC game 💚
⚽️ | Republic of Ireland v Nigeria
📍 | Brisbane Stadium
⏰ | 8:00pm / 11:00am (Irish Time)
📺 | RTÉ2 #COYGIG | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/6kHFMRwizo— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) July 31, 2023
Ireland dominated the first half, with numerous opportunities to concede against Nigeria. Stunning saves from Courtney Brosnan left 0-0 on the scoreboard by halftime.
Courtney Brosnan makes a stunning save to keep the Republic of Ireland level #wwc2023 #coygig
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— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) July 31, 2023
The second half started with even more intensity from both teams, with many nail-biting moments from both sides. The match ended with no goals on the scoreboard, resulting in one point on the board for Vera Pauw’s side.
https://twitter.com/BBCSPORTNI/status/1686011413624426496?s=20
Meanwhile, Australia obliterated Canada in their final group fixture, winning 4-0.
Australia and Nigeria will now advance to the round of final 16, while Ireland and Canada’s World Cup has come to an end.