England narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in Women’s World Cup history with a win over Nigeria in a tense penalty-kick shootout
After a goalless 120 minutes in the round of 16, England advanced to the quarterfinals by converting its final four penalty kicks after the usually reliable Georgia Stanway missed the first. Nigeria, meanwhile, missed its first two from the spot that doomed its efforts from the start of the shootout. Just like in England’s European triumph last year, Chloe Kelly played the hero with the winning tally.
Fans of the Three Lionesses will be relieved to have advanced, yet massive concerns remain after yet another tepid World Cup performance in Australia, where they are considered the title favorites.
