World Cup: Super Falcons’ Round of 16 chances boosted after Argentina vs Scotland thriller

Nigeria’s chances of playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16
were boosted on Wednesday, following the completion of Group D
fixtures.
England beat Japan 2-0 and more importantly, Argentina fought back
from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 with Scotland in a thrilling affair.
The result ensures Scotland cannot qualify as one of the best losers.
The Super Falcons will now be hoping to clinch one of the last two
spots reserved for third-placed teams, with the three points and -2
goal difference they have accrued.
Two of the slots have already gone to China and Brazil
For the African champions to qualify now, New Zealand must hold
Cameroon to a draw.
Also, Thailand, who have conceded 18 times already, should not lose by
more than three goals to Chile.
If all the teams are tied at the end of the group matches, FIFA will
then use Fair Play or goals scored/goals conceded, to decide the 16th
team in the knockout stage.