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Laurel Wamsley

England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns

England forward Lauren James steps on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie during their match in Brisbane, Australia, earning a red card. (Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images)

If you didn't catch the games overnight at the Women's World Cup, you missed two great Australia goals and a dramatic match between England and Nigeria.

The field is winnowing rapidly and the quarterfinal bracket is nearly set. The U.S. won't be a part of it, having lost to Sweden in penalty kicks on Sunday. The Americans are headed home, their earliest exit from a Women's World Cup.

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