Women's World Cup wrap - VAR helps France edge Norway, Nigeria upset Korea, Germany all but into round of 16

France claimed a tense 2-1 win over Norway, Nigeria produced a 2-0 upset victory over Korea Republic and Germany saw off Spain 1-0 in 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup action on Thursday morning (AEST).

Eugénie Le Sommer of France Source: Press Association

France 2 Norway 1

Eugenie Le Sommer's controversial penalty spared Wendie Renard's blushes after a calamitous own goal, as Women's World Cup hosts France beat Norway 2-1 to effectively seal a spot in the knockout phase.

The entertaining contest was unsurprisingly even after the two sides cruised to wins in their respective opening matches, but France just about did enough to leave themselves on the brink of qualification, with Le Sommer's crucial spot-kick the difference.

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