Nigeria vs Iceland: Match in pictures

Published : Jun 23, 2018 01:13 IST

The Iceland supporters in all their glory at the Volgograd Arena

Legends Birkir Kristinsson (L) of Iceland and Nwankwo Kanu of Nigeria prior kick-off

Ahmed Musa (behind Halldorsson) slots in Nigeria's opening goal from a counter-attack.

Ahmed Musa celebrates his opening goal for Nigeria.

Ahmed Musa rounds off the Iceland goalkeeper and defence to place himself top score his second goal.

Musa finishes off his solo effort by slamming the ball into the net.

Iceland's Gylfi Sigurdsson blazed his penalty over the bar when the score was at 2-0 in favour of Nigeria.

Francis Uzoho became the second youngest goalkeeper to keep a cleansheet at the World Cup finals.

All hail the Musa. Musa is held aloft after his heroics on the day.

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The Iceland supporters in all their glory at the Volgograd Arena
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