Despite their strong showing in the game, European champions England proved to be the better side with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria
England dominated the game from the blast of the whistle but the Super Falcons of Nigeria look more dangerous on the attack.
Despite playing from the left back position Ashleigh Plumptre posed trouble to the defence line of England.
The former Leicester City player hit the woodwork midway into the first half and also forced the English goalkeeper into a save.
England was awarded a penalty towards the end of the first half after Rasheedat Ajibade brought Daly but VAR overturned the decision.
The former African champions took over the game in the second half and were able to hold back the England attack line.
Chiamaka Nnadozie lived up to expectations by saving the Falcons on many occasions from the set pieces.
English attacker Lauren James was sent off after marching Falcons defender Michelle Alozie but England did enough to complete the game including extra time with a player down.
England overpowered Nugeria in the penalty shoot-out with the duo of Desire Oparanozie and Alozie missing their kicks while Kloe netted the final kick as the English progressed into the quarter-final 4-2.
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