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GROUP B
Group B
| GP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
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1 - Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
2 - Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
3 - Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
4 - Rep of Ireland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Top two countries qualify for round of 16 | | | | | | |
Monday, July 31: Canada vs.
Australia,
Republic of Ireland vs.
Nigeria
NIGERIA: Need at least a draw against Republic of Ireland to be sure to qualify for the knockout stages, but they could yet be eliminated if they are beaten by the Irish.
If
Nigeria beat Ireland, they will top the group if Canada lose or draw. If both Nigeria and Canada win, top spot will be decided on group goal difference and goals scored between those two countries. At present, both have a goal difference of +1, and Nigeria are top having scored one more goal.
- If both teams win by the same scoreline (so both 1-0), Nigeria will win the group
- If both teams win by the same margin, but Canada score one more goal (so 2-1 and 1-0), it goes to head-to-head. As their group tie finished 0-0, placings would be decided on Fair Play points, and if level, random drawing of lots.
- If Nigeria win by a higher-scoring one-goal margin (so 2-1 to Canada's 1-0), they top the group
- If either team wins by a greater margin (so Nigeria 1-0, and Canada 2-0), that team wins the group (Canada in this example)
If
Nigeria lose and Canada win, Nigeria are through: 1. Canada, 2. Nigeria, 3. Australia, 4. Republic of Ireland
If
Nigeria lose and Australia draw, second place will be decided on group goal difference between those two countries. At present, Nigeria have a goal difference advantage of 1, which would automatically be wiped out.
- If both teams lose by one goal and score the same number (so, 0-0 and 0-1 or 1-1 and 1-2 leaves Australia and Nigeria identical); Nigeria go through on head to head.
- If Nigeria lose by one goal but score more than Australia (so, 0-0 Australia and 1-2 Nigeria), Nigeria are second on goals scored.
- If Nigeria lose by one goal but Australia score more goals (so, 1-1 Australia and 0-1 Nigeria), Australia are second on goals scored.
- If Nigeria lose by 2+ goals, they are out with Australia in second
If
Nigeria and Canada both lose, the two teams will be level on four points so second place will be decided on group goal difference and goals scored between those two countries. It works in reverse to both teams winning.
- If both teams lose by the same scoreline (so both 1-0), Nigeria will finished second on goals scored
- If both teams lose by the same margin, but Canada score one more goal (so 1-2 Canada and 0-1 Nigeria), it goes to head-to-head. As their group tie finished 0-0, placings would be decided on Fair Play points, and if level, random drawing of lots
- If Nigeria lose by a higher-scoring one-goal margin (so 1-2 to Canada's 0-1), they finish second
- If either team loses by a greater margin (so Nigeria 0-1, and Canada 0-2), the team that loses by the smaller margin finishes second
CANADA: Need at least draw against Australia to be sure to qualify for the knockout stages. However, a defeat to the co-hosts would leave their continued participation in jeopardy.
If Canada beat Australia, they will top the group if Nigeria lose or draw. If both Canada and Nigeria win, the scenarios in the Nigeria section apply for top spot.
If Canada lose and Nigeria win, Canada are out: 1. Nigeria, 2. Australia, 3. Canada, 4. Republic of Ireland
If Canada lose and Nigeria draw, Canada are out: 1. Australia, 2. Nigeria, 3. Canada, 4. Republic of Ireland
If Canada and Nigeria both lose, both teams are tied on four points for second (see Nigeria section.)
AUSTRALIA: Go into the final group game in third, needing a result to stay in the competition.
The Matildas are
guaranteed to qualify with a win over Canada, and can top the group if Nigeria fail to win.
Australia
can only qualify with a draw if Nigeria lose to Republic of Ireland. Second place will be decided on group goal difference between Australia and Nigeria, as set out in the Nigeria section.
Cannot qualify with a loss.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Have been eliminated and must beat Nigeria and Australia lose to Canada to have any chance of avoiding finishing bottom of the group.