Despite failing to score in regulation and an 87th-minute red card that trimmed their squad to 10 women, England survived its Round of 16 matchup with Nigeria on penalty kicks. It's the fifth consecutive quarterfinal berth for the Lionesses.
England nailed four of its five penalty shots while Nigeria only hit its final two. Chloe Kelly played savior for England with her winning strike but immediately ran over to embrace and console Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie after the victory.
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That type of sportsmanship was in direct juxtaposition to what happened earlier in the match with English forward Lauren James and Nigerian defender Michelle Alozie.