Chloe Kelly instructed a BBC digital camera operator to again off after scoring the successful penalty for England towards Nigeria on the Women's World Cup. The Lionesses rode their luck within the spherical of 16 conflict, however a robust exhibiting within the shootout ensured protected passage to the quarter-finals for Sarina Wiegman's aspect.

Despite breezing via the group phases with three wins from three, England struggled to ascertain management towards Nigeria. The Lionesses' opponents have been additionally unbeaten going into the match, and so they tried extra photographs on objective than the reigning European champions.

Lauren James made England's job tougher within the second half as she was red-carded for what the referee judged to be an intentional stamp. Wiegman's crew due to this fact went into extra-time one individual mild, however they held on till the shootout.

Once there, Nigeria failed to carry their nerve and Kelly lashed the decisive spot-kick into the highest nook earlier than being mobbed by team-mates.

But upon going over to console devastated Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Kelly was adopted by a BBC digital camera operator, who she promptly instructed to go away in order that her defeated opponent could possibly be given some privateness.

The Lionesses now face a nervous wait to find who they'll face within the quarter-finals. Either Colombia or Jamaica will line up within the final eight, with their match kicking off on Tuesday morning.

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