Ahmed Musa scored a brace in the second half to take Nigeria to second in the Group D standings, behind already qualified Croatia. After a goalless first half, Musa gave the African nation the lead with counter-attacking goal early in the 49th minute and increased the lead with a brilliant solo goal in the 75th minute. It was a forgettable day for Iceland, and a missed penalty by Gylfi Sigurdsson added more misery for them. The result gave Lionel Messi-led Argentina too as they are very much in contention for the knock-outs now.Ibowi's shot was blocked inside the Iceland boxTwo Nigerian players on the ground. John Obi Mikel looked in pain and is taken off the groundSix minutes added as stoppage timeOghenekaro Etebo is replaced by Alex Iwobi fro NigeriaThird and final change for Iceland. Captain Aron Gunnarsson is replaced by Ari Freyr SkulasonKelechi Iheanacho is replaced Odion Ighalo for Nigeria- Kelechi Iheanacho shot it wide from outside the Iceland boxGylfi Sigurdsson shot it over the Nigerian crossbar. Missed chancefor Iceland. It was a controversial decisionVAR used to check penalty for Iceland. The ref reversed the decision and pointed towards the spot-kickAfter hitting the bar a minute ago, Musa scored his second to double the Nigeria lead. A brilliant solo goal by Musa, who dodged a defender as well as the goalkeeper, before unleashing another thunderous strike.Ahmed Musa 's effort from outside the box hit the Iceland bar.Corner for Nigeria. Leon Balogun jumped high, but he headed it over the crossbarAnother change for Iceland. Jon Bodvarsson is replaced by Bjorn SigurdarsonRurik Gislason shot it well over the Nigeria crossbar from the top of boxVictor Moses shot from the right side of Iceland penalty box went over the crossbarRagnar Sigurdsson is replaced by Sverrir Ingi Ingason for IcelandFree-kick for Iceland. Gylfi Sigurdsson's shot was too close to Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who collected it calmlyCorner for Iceland. Gylfi Sigurdsson with the delivery, Victor Moses headed it out. Good clearanceWilfred Ndidi tried it from outside the box. The ball took Iceland defender's foot, but still required Iceland goalkeeper to palm it out. The resultant corner yielded nothing for NigeriaGylfi Sigurdsson shouted a hand ball inside the Nigerian box, but ref thought otherwise. Ball hit the hand of Nigeria defender, but it was unintentionalLong injury break after the goal. Iceland defender Ragnar Sigurdsson required a medical attention on the pitchA brilliant counter attacking goal by Nigeria. Musa started the run in their own half, and Victor Moses cross-in brilliantly, from the right flank, for Musa inside Iceland box. Musa controlled it down with a perfect first-touch before unleashing a thunderous strike from close range.Second half begins...Strong finish from Iceland. They have created couple of good chances in the stoppage time of the first half. Nigeria have dominated the possession, but they have failed to register a single shot on target so far.Corner for Iceland. Free header for Jon Bodvarsson, but headed it wide of the Nigerian goalTwo minutes added as stoppage timeFree-kick for Iceland. Good cross-in inside the Nigeria penalty box, but found no one to tap in. Missed chance for IcelandFirst booking of the match to Nigeria's Bryan IdowuCorner for Nigeria after Victor Moses' shot was deflected out. Delivery from the set-piece was long and it's a goal kick for IcelandNigeria's Ahmed Musa caught offside near the middle of the pitchFree-kick for Nigeria from a dangerous position. Cleared by Iceland defender through a header. The resultant long throw-in failed to make an impact for NigeriaLong throw-in from the edge of Nigeria penalty box. Comfortably cleared out by Nigeria defendersBirkir Bjarnason shot it over the Nigeria crossbar from close rangeNigeria are winning the possession game, but finding it tough to move in the Iceland boxUzoho charged out and punched it. The ball deflected off Nigerian defender. Another corner for Iceland. Comfortable clearance from Nigerian defenderNow Iceland won a throw-in on the edge of Nigeria penalty box. Long throw-in, Uzoho punched it out of the box. Corner for IcelandNigerian throw-in inside the Iceland final third. Couple of Nigeria attack inside Iceland box in the last few minutes, but yet to get a clear shot on goalThe game has slowed down a bit. No incursion into the final third at either ends for the last few minutes.First corner for Nigeria. Headed out by Iceland defender without much trouble. Ball still in Iceland final third thoughAnother good chance for Gylfi Sigurdsson, just outside the Nigeria box, but the striker shot it close to Uzoho. Easy save for the Nigerian goalkeeperThe resultant corner for Iceland was comfortably cleared by NigeriaFree-kick for Iceland early in the game. Good kick from Iceland No. 10 Gylfi Sigurdsson and a diving save from Nigerian goalkeeper Francis UzohoHere we go...It's an important match in Group D as the result will have repercussion on the chances of pre-tournament title favourites Argentina.*Time for National Anthems*Francis Uzoho, Bryan Idowu, Wilfred Ndidi, William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Ahmed Musa, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Obi Mikel (capt), Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kenneth Omeruo. Coach: Gernot Rohr (GER)Hannes Halldorsson, Birkir Saevarsson, Ragnar Sigurdsson, Birkir Bjarnason, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Alfred Finnbogason, Kari Arnason, Aron Gunnarsson (capt), Hordur Magnusson, Rurik Gislason, Jon Bodvarsson. Coach: Heimir Hallgrimsson (ISL)Matt Conger (NZL)Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr made three changes to his team for Friday's Group D World Cup match against Iceland, bringing in Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa up front and Kenneth Omeruo in defence. Nigeria, under pressure to beat Iceland after losing their World Cup opener 0-2 to Croatia, dropped strikers Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi to the bench along with defender Shehu Abdullahi.Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson named midfielder Rurik Gislason to replace experienced winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson who picked up an injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Argentina. Key playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson remained in the starting XI, having recovered from injury just in time for the World Cup, while striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson replaced Emil Hallfredsson.Hello and welcome to the live coverage od Group D match between Nigeria and Iceland. The contest starts at 20:30 IST.
Ahmed Musa scored both goals as Nigeria saw off Iceland, doing Argentina a big favour in the process
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Nigeria find themselves in desperate need of a victory over Iceland if they are to avoid an early World Cup exit.
The Super Eagles were incredibly disappointing in their opening 2-0 defeat to Croatia and come up against an Iceland side who showed remarkable spirit in holding Argentina to a 1-1 draw.
If Iceland were to win here, Argentina would find themselves in severe trouble following their 3-0 loss to Croatia on Thursday night.
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