VOLGOGRAD (Russia): Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday to revive their hopes of advancing into the knockout stages of the World Cup in Russia, as striker Ahmed Musa dramatically marked his return to the group with two high-quality second-half targets.
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The end result left each side, and struggling Argentina, nonetheless within the hunt to head through from Group D at the side of already-qualified Croatia.
But Argentina and World Cup debutants Iceland must win their respective video games towards Nigeria and Croatia subsequent week to have an opportunity of advancing.
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In simplest the second one win for an African side in Russia thus far, Nigeria broke the impasse within the 49th minute when Victor Moses, playing as a wing-back, lofted a cross against Musa who deftly controlled the ball and smashed within the half of volley.
Musa, recalled to the beginning group by way of coach Gernot Rohr, made it 2-0 within the 75th minute when he discovered area at the left, beat Iceland defender Kari Arnason and rounded goalkeeper Hannes Por Halldorsson earlier than slamming the ball into the online.
Iceland, roared on by way of 1000's of enthusiasts from the tiny nation, stored pushing and have been awarded a penalty within the 80th minute when referee Matt Conger used the Video Assisted Referee system to verify that striker Alfred Finnbogason have been fouled by way of Tyronne Ebuehi.
But Iceland's playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson blasted his effort high over the bar.
The win vindicated the verdict of Rohr to overtake his attack after a limp 2-0 defeat to Croatia in Nigeria's opener, bringing in Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho at the expense of strikers Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi.
World Cup Schedule | Points Table | Videos
The end result left each side, and struggling Argentina, nonetheless within the hunt to head through from Group D at the side of already-qualified Croatia.
But Argentina and World Cup debutants Iceland must win their respective video games towards Nigeria and Croatia subsequent week to have an opportunity of advancing.
ALSO READ: Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 in anxious come upon
In simplest the second one win for an African side in Russia thus far, Nigeria broke the impasse within the 49th minute when Victor Moses, playing as a wing-back, lofted a cross against Musa who deftly controlled the ball and smashed within the half of volley.
Musa, recalled to the beginning group by way of coach Gernot Rohr, made it 2-0 within the 75th minute when he discovered area at the left, beat Iceland defender Kari Arnason and rounded goalkeeper Hannes Por Halldorsson earlier than slamming the ball into the online.
Iceland, roared on by way of 1000's of enthusiasts from the tiny nation, stored pushing and have been awarded a penalty within the 80th minute when referee Matt Conger used the Video Assisted Referee system to verify that striker Alfred Finnbogason have been fouled by way of Tyronne Ebuehi.
But Iceland's playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson blasted his effort high over the bar.
The win vindicated the verdict of Rohr to overtake his attack after a limp 2-0 defeat to Croatia in Nigeria's opener, bringing in Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho at the expense of strikers Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi.
FIFA WC: Musa brace helps Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0
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