Soccer Football - Women's World Cup - Group A - Nigeria v Korea Republic - Stade des Alpes, Grenoble, France - June 12, 2019 Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala with coach Thomas Dennerby after being substituted REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
GRENOBLE, France (Reuters) - Nigeria took their chances against the run of play on Wednesday to beat South Korea 2-0 for rare success at the women’s World Cup to set themselves up to advance to the next stage of the tournament in France.
A first half own goal at the Stade des Alps and a breakaway attack, brilliantly finished by Asisat Oshoala, ensured the Africa champions only their fourth win in eight World Cup finals appearances and a chance to go to the second round for just a second time.
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