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Awesome second-half performance put Nigeria on the verge

Having disappointed with an abysmal performance in the opening half, a magnificent display by Rohr’s side after the restart saw them secure a huge win

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Having seen Croatia blow Argentina away 3-0 the previous night, Nigeria and Iceland locked horns at the Volgograd Arena knowing full well a positive result for either would see them move one step closer to securing passage into the Round of 16. The Northern Europeans had impressed in their opening game with a resolute approach against the Albiceleste seeing them play out to a 1-1 draw against Jorge Sampaoli’s charges.