Nigeria vs Iceland, FIFA World Cup 2018, Highlights: As it Happened

Full time: Nigeria - 2 Iceland - 0 

Assuming this result stands, Nigeria will only need a draw in their final game against Argentina to qualify for the Round of 16. Given this performance, it can't be too difficult, especially keeping in mind Argentina's recent showing too. 

6 minutes time added on in the second half. Is it enough for Iceland or will Nigeria see it out easily? 

Another chance for Iceland as Finnbogason has a shy at goal with his left foot from inside the box on the left hand side. The young Nigerian keeper Uzoho though gets down well to save. 

Iceland have 5 minutes on the clock to score two goals. But Nigeria's experienced heads will look to slow down the game and see out the match to register their first points at this World Cup. 

Chance Missed! The pressure gets to Gylfi Sigurdsson and he blazes the penalty over the bar and Nigeria can breathe easy! 

Penalty to Iceland!! VAR has worked in favour of Iceland and they have a golden chance to get something from this game in the final 10 minutes. 

No Nigerian has scored a hat-trick at the World Cup, will Musa do that? He is been electrifying in the second half and the brilliant solo goal will surely spur him on now in the final minutes. 

GOAL: Ahmed Musa is running the show here as he doubles the lead for Nigeria. Sheer pace gets him away from the defenders after which he keeps calm and rounds the keeper and scores in an open net!

Crossbar!! Ahmed Musa with space and time, sets himself up nicely before taking a shot on goal! It comes of the cross bar fortunately for Iceland

Close call! Iceland almost caught napping during the corner, but Balogun's header is over the cross bar and Iceland can rebuild and regroup. They have responded well but need to equalise. 

20 minutes to go in the game, and Nigeria definitely looking the stronger outfit in the contest. Not only are they more energetic going forward, they seem more likely to get the next goal in the game. Nigeria also not shying away from shooting from distance. 

Ahmed Musa's goal has certainly given the Nigerian team more confidence going forward as they look like scoring every time they go forward. They're speeding up their attacking efforts and certainly don't hesitate to look for the direct route on goal.

Iceland are throwing the kitchen sink in attack and this time it was Gilason with an effort on the Nigerian goal. Unfortunately it was off target. 

Victor Moses goes for a snap shot from outwide. The angle is narrow but he has the confidence clearly. Almost making Halldorsson scramble again. 

Almost 20 minutes into the second half, and time has flown by pretty fast as compared to the first half. There are about 25 minutes to go and Iceland's resolve will be tested here as they look to fight back. 

Iheanacho tries to get Musa in again inside the box with a delicate touch, but Bjarnsson is alert and picks up the pieces. 

From being a game with no edge and a lack of proper goal scoring chances, this contest has suddenly heated up and there is more intent being shown by both sides. 

Sigurdsson's corner is swung in dangerously, but Nigeria manage to clear in time before one of the Iceland forwards get on the ball. 

Nigeria are going for it now in the second half. Onyinye Ndidi has a strike from far which forces Hannes Halldorsson into a save which he can only parry above the bar. The goal has given Nigeria the kick start they needed at this World Cup. It is also interesting that Iceland were caught off guard in a situation that generally is favourable for them as they use the long throw ins well to attack the oppositions. This time it back fired though. 

Iceland responding well with some pressure of their own on the Nigerian defense. They are unable to work their way through the Nigerian defense yet but like in their last match they have to fight back once again. 

Stat Attack: Ahmed Musa grabs his third World Cup goal. He becomes the first man to score for the Super Eagles at two different World Cups.

GOAL: Ahmed Musa has hammered it in past Halldorsson after he takes the ball from Moses down well inside the box. Perfect counter-attack from Nigeria helps them into the lead.

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At this point, Argentina will be hoping Nigeria can beat Iceland as that would be the perfect result for them. Iceland meanwhile get the second half away. But it is Etebo who makes a strong through the centre and has a go at goal. It's a weak shot which Halldorsson collects comfortably. 

The second half is coming your way soon. Iceland after all their chances in the first half, will look to make things count in the second 45 minutes. 

Half time: Iceland 0-0 Nigeria

Sigurdsson continues to run the show for the Icelanders. Another fantastic breakaway from Iceland has resulted in a corner for them. Bodvarsson with the header across goal but there was no one to meet the nod down. 

Great delivery by Sigurdsson and Finnbogason who scored against Argentina almost put it in the back of the net. That would have been a great way to end the first half. 

There hasn't been much goalmouth action in the opening period. Both sides are trying hard to break the other down and get into the final third.