WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Kyah Simon struck twice as Australia beat Nigeria 2-0 on
Friday in Group D to breathe new life into their women's World Cup campaign.
After a 3-1 loss to the United States in their group opener, the 'Matildas' delivered a badly needed win with Simon scoring in each half.
Nigeria, who fought back from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 with Sweden on Monday, found themselves trailing after 29 minutes when Simon chipped the ball over a sprawled Nigeria goalkeeper Precious Dede.
Australia capitalized on some sloppy defending in the second half when Simon was left alone in front of the net and drove home her side's second in the 68th minute.