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.
"They came as very good players, they leave as world stars 🌟"
The World Cup adventure may be over for the Republic of Ireland but manager Vera Pauw believes the players have changed their lives 🤩@BBCSport | @BBCMOTD #FIFAWWC #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/BaAZzYYyfP
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) July 31, 2023
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.
