- FT: Nigeria 2-0 Iceland
- Musa scores twice
- Sigurdsson misses late penalty
- Musa, Iheanacho start for Nigeria
First half Stat
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90+7′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 57%, Iceland: 43%.
90+7′
A shot by Alex Iwobi is blocked
90+7′
William Troost-Ekong could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
90+6′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
90+6′
William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6′
Gylfi Sigurdsson puts in a dangerous cross…
90+6′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+6′
John Obi Mikel comes back onto the field.
90+5′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
90+5′
The game is restarted
90+5′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 57%, Iceland: 43%.
90+5′
It doesn’t look good here as John Obi Mikel is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+4′
John Obi Mikel is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
90+4′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+4′
Bjoern Sigurdarson from Iceland tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
90+4′
Birkir Saevarsson from Iceland directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3′
Ari Skulason of Iceland passes the ball to a team mate.
90+3′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
90+3′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
90+5′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 57%, Iceland: 43%.
90+5′
It doesn’t look good here as John Obi Mikel is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+4′
John Obi Mikel is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
90+4′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+4′
Bjoern Sigurdarson from Iceland tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
90+4′
Birkir Saevarsson from Iceland directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3′
Ari Skulason of Iceland passes the ball to a team mate.
90+3′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
90+3′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
90+2′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
90+2′
Kari Arnason from Iceland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Odion Ighalo
90+2′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
90+3′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
90+2′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
90+2′
Kari Arnason from Iceland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Odion Ighalo
90+2′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
90+1′
Goal kick for Nigeria
90′
Oghenekaro Etebo is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Iwobi in a tactical substitution.
90′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Iceland: 41%.
90′
A chance presents itself to Sverrir Ingi Ingason from Iceland but his header goes wide
90′
Rurik Gislason puts in a dangerous cross…
90′
The referee signals a free kick as Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria trips Birkir Saevarsson
90′
Iceland is trying to create something here.
89′
A shot by Onyinye Ndidi is blocked
89′
Sverrir Ingi Ingason is penalised for pushing Odion Ighalo
88′
William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
88′
Alfred Finnbogason releases a shot, it’s parried by Francis Uzoho but he can’t hold onto it…
88′
Ari Skulason of Iceland passes the ball to a team mate.
88′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
87′
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
87′
Aron Gunnarsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Ari Skulason in a tactical substitution.
87′
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
87′
Safe hands from Hannes Thor Halldorsson as he comes out and claims the ball
87′
Odion Ighalo from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
86′
Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
86′
Birkir Saevarsson puts in a dangerous cross…
86′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
85′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
85′
Goal kick for Iceland
85′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Iceland: 41%.
85′
Kelechi Iheanacho is leaving the field to be replaced by Odion Ighalo in a tactical substitution.
87′
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
87′
Safe hands from Hannes Thor Halldorsson as he comes out and claims the ball
87′
Odion Ighalo from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
86′
Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
86′
Birkir Saevarsson puts in a dangerous cross…
86′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
85′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
85′
Goal kick for Iceland
85′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Iceland: 41%.
85′
Kelechi Iheanacho is leaving the field to be replaced by Odion Ighalo in a tactical substitution.
84′
Kelechi Iheanacho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
84′
Nigeria start a counter attack
84′
Iceland is trying to create something here.
83′
Goal kick for Nigeria
83′
HE MISSES – Gylfi Sigurdsson takes the penalty, but the shot goes wide
82′
The game is restarted
82′
PENALTY – Tyronne Ebuehi from Nigeria concedes a penalty for tripping Alfred Finnbogason.
80′
The referee has stopped the game and is going to watch a video review for a situation.
80′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 58%, Iceland: 42%.
80′
Bjoern Sigurdarson from Iceland directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
80′
What a game. It’s an intense and good playing game from both sides.
79′
A shot by William Troost-Ekong is blocked
79′
Hoerdur Magnusson relieves the pressure with a clearance
79′
Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
79′
Rurik Gislason clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
78′
Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
78′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
78′
The referee signals a free kick as Birkir Bjarnason from Iceland trips Kenneth Omeruo
77′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
77′
Today’s attendance is 40904
77′
Kari Arnason from Iceland tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
75′
Kenneth Omeruo provided the assist for the goal.
75′
G O O O A A A L – Ahmed Musa with the goal!
75′
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
75′
Kenneth Omeruo sends a long ball upfield.
75′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 58%, Iceland: 42%.
75′
Goal kick for Iceland
75′
Victor Moses from Nigeria sends an effort wide of target
72′
Kari Arnason clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
72′
Victor Moses puts in a dangerous cross…
71′
Nigeria start a counter attack
71′
Hoerdur Magnusson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
71′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
71′
Jon Dadi Boedvarsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Bjoern Sigurdarson in a tactical substitution.
70′
A chance presents itself to William Troost-Ekong from Nigeria but his header goes wide
70′
Victor Moses puts in a dangerous cross…
70′
Sverrir Ingi Ingason relieves the pressure with a clearance
70′
Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
70′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 58%, Iceland: 42%.
70′
Rurik Gislason clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
68′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
67′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
66′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
66′
Goal kick for Iceland
66′
Victor Moses from Nigeria sends an effort wide of target
66′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
65′
Ragnar Sigurdsson is injured and is replaced by Sverrir Ingi Ingason.
65′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 58%, Iceland: 42%.
64′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
63′
Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
63′
Gylfi Sigurdsson crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
62′
The referee signals a free kick as Onyinye Ndidi from Nigeria trips Rurik Gislason
62′
Iceland is trying to create something here.
62′
Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
61′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
61′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
60′
Victor Moses relieves the pressure with a clearance
59′
Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland swings in the corner from the left.
59′
Victor Moses clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
59′
Hoerdur Magnusson from Iceland tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
59′
William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
59′
Hoerdur Magnusson puts in a dangerous cross…
59′
John Obi Mikel relieves the pressure with a clearance
58′
Hoerdur Magnusson puts in a dangerous cross…
58′
Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
58′
Birkir Saevarsson puts in a dangerous cross…
58′
Hoerdur Magnusson relieves the pressure with a clearance
58′
Oghenekaro Etebo puts in a dangerous cross…
58′
Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria takes a short corner kick from the left.
57′
Danger as Onyinye Ndidi from Nigeria tries his luck from outside the box. The shot is deflected and forces Hannes Thor Halldorsson into an uncomfortable save. Corner kick.
57′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
56′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56′
Iceland is trying to create something here.
56′
Danger averted there as Tyronne Ebuehi from Nigeria clears the danger with a good tackle
56′
Great skill from Gylfi Sigurdsson as he dribbles past his opponents
55′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Iceland: 41%.
55′
The referee signals a free kick as Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland trips Onyinye Ndidi
54′
Ragnar Sigurdsson comes back onto the field.
54′
The game is restarted
53′
It doesn’t look good here as Ragnar Sigurdsson is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
50′
Ragnar Sigurdsson is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
50′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
50′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 60%, Iceland: 40%.
49′
Victor Moses provided the assist for the goal.
49′
G O O O A A A L – Ahmed Musa with the goal!
49′
Victor Moses puts in a dangerous cross…
49′
Victor Moses from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
49′
Nigeria start a counter attack
49′
Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
49′
A player from Iceland takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
48′
Great vision by Kenneth Omeruo from Nigeria as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
48′
Jon Dadi Boedvarsson from Iceland tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
48′
Iceland is trying to create something here.
48′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
47′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
47′
Safe hands from Hannes Thor Halldorsson as he comes out and claims the ball
46′
Victor Moses sends a long ball upfield.
46′
Oghenekaro Etebo shoots from outside the box, but Hannes Thor Halldorsson has it under control
46′
Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
46′
Brian Idowu is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyronne Ebuehi in a tactical substitution.
46′
The second half is underway
45+3′
It’s over! The referee blows for half time
45+2′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 61%, Iceland: 39%.
45+2′
Goal kick for Nigeria
45+2′
William Troost-Ekong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
45+1′
Birkir Saevarsson puts in a dangerous cross…
45+1′
Alfred Finnbogason relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
45+1′
Goal kick for Nigeria
45+1′
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
45′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 61%, Iceland: 39%.
45′
How did he miss that? Alfred Finnbogason has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
45′
Gylfi Sigurdsson crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
44′
Brian Idowu is shown a yellow card by the referee
44′
The referee signals a free kick as Brian Idowu from Nigeria trips Jon Dadi Boedvarsson
44′
Goal kick for Iceland
43′
Kelechi Iheanacho swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
43′
Victor Moses from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
43′
Ahmed Musa is penalised for pushing Hannes Thor Halldorsson
42′
John Obi Mikel sends a long ball upfield.
42′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
41′
That looked a fine chance. Birkir Bjarnason from Iceland directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
41′
Great skill from Birkir Bjarnason as he dribbles past his opponents
41′
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria is ruled offside
40′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
40′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Iceland: 41%.
40′
Safe hands from Hannes Thor Halldorsson as he comes out and claims the ball
40′
Onyinye Ndidi puts in a dangerous cross…
39′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
39′
Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
39′
Goal kick for Iceland
39′
Ahmed Musa from Nigeria crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
39′
Jon Dadi Boedvarsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
38′
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
38′
Birkir Saevarsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
38′
Kelechi Iheanacho crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
35′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 61%, Iceland: 39%.
35′
Goal kick for Nigeria
34′
Birkir Bjarnason from Iceland fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
34′
Victor Moses relieves the pressure with a clearance
34′
Gylfi Sigurdsson puts in a dangerous cross…
34′
Iceland is having a good opportunity to score.
33′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
33′
The referee signals a free kick as Ahmed Musa from Nigeria trips Gylfi Sigurdsson
33′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
32′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
32′
Goal kick for Iceland
31′
Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
31′
Obstruction as Ragnar Sigurdsson cuts off the run of Kelechi Iheanacho. A free-kick is awarded.
30′
Iceland is trying to create something here.
30′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
30′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 57%, Iceland: 43%.
29′
Goal kick for Iceland
29′
The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
28′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
28′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
27′
Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
27′
Jon Dadi Boedvarsson puts in a dangerous cross…
27′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
27′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
26′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26′
John Obi Mikel from Nigeria crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
26′
Hoerdur Magnusson relieves the pressure with a clearance
26′
Ahmed Musa puts in a dangerous cross…
24′
Kenneth Omeruo is penalised for pushing Rurik Gislason
23′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
23′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
23′
The referee signals a free kick as Hoerdur Magnusson from Iceland trips Ahmed Musa
22′
Rurik Gislason from Iceland tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
22′
Leon Balogun relieves the pressure with a clearance
22′
Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland swings in the corner from the right.
22′
Victor Moses clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
22′
Poor play by Francis Uzoho as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
22′
Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland swings in the corner from the left.
22′
Victor Moses clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
21′
A shot by Birkir Bjarnason is blocked
21′
Poor play by Francis Uzoho as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
21′
Aron Gunnarsson puts in a dangerous cross…
21′
William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
21′
A player from Iceland takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
Ball possession: Nigeria: 58%, Iceland: 42%.
19′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19′
Victor Moses from Nigeria passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
19′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
18′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
18′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
18′
Ragnar Sigurdsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
18′
Onyinye Ndidi puts in a dangerous cross…
17′
Hoerdur Magnusson relieves the pressure with a clearance
17′
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
17′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
17′
Kari Arnason relieves the pressure with a clearance
17′
Victor Moses from Nigeria chips the ball into the penalty box.
16′
Ragnar Sigurdsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
16′
Brian Idowu puts in a dangerous cross…
16′
Ragnar Sigurdsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
16′
Brian Idowu puts in a dangerous cross…
16′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
15′
The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Gylfi Sigurdsson
15′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 67%, Iceland: 33%.
15′
John Obi Mikel relieves the pressure with a clearance
14′
A player from Iceland takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
14′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
13′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
13′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
13′
The game is restarted
12′
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
12′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
11′
The referee signals a free kick as Rurik Gislason from Iceland trips Oghenekaro Etebo
11′
Iceland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11′
Goal kick for Iceland
11′
Nigeria is trying to create something here.
10′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
10′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
10′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 59%, Iceland: 41%.
9′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9′
Iceland is in control of the ball.
9′
Iceland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
8′
Kenneth Omeruo from Nigeria tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
8′
A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
7′
Hoerdur Magnusson relieves the pressure with a clearance
7′
Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
7′
Hoerdur Magnusson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
7′
Victor Moses from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7′
Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
6′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
6′
Gylfi Sigurdsson shoots from outside the box, but Francis Uzoho has it under control
5′
Goal kick for Nigeria
5′
Rurik Gislason from Iceland takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
5′
Iceland start a counter attack
5′
Ball possession: Nigeria: 20%, Iceland: 80%.
4′
Nigeria is having a good opportunity to score.
4′
Nigeria is in control of the ball.
4′
Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
4′
Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland swings in the corner from the left.
3′
The resulting free-kick is taken by Gylfi Sigurdsson and his strike forces a good save from Francis Uzoho. It’s a corner
2′
Brian Idowu is penalised for pushing Kari Arnason
2′
Onyinye Ndidi relieves the pressure with a clearance
1′
A player from Iceland takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
1′
Nigeria kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Volgograd Arena where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
MATCH STATS
- There has only been one previous meeting between Nigeria and Iceland, with the European side winning 3-0 in a friendly in August 1981.
- All five of Nigeria’s wins at the World Cup have been against European sides.
- Iceland drew their first ever World Cup game when they met Argentina. The last side to avoid defeat in both of their first two World Cup games were Senegal in 2002, while Croatia in 1998 were the last European side to do so.
- After recording eight shots against Argentina in the first half of their first match, Iceland failed to register a single attempt on goal in the second 45 minutes.
- Nigeria have lost each of their last three World Cup games. They last had a longer run of defeats in the competition between 1998 and 2002 (four games).
