By James Ayles For Mailonline
Published: 18:38 BST, 22 June 2019 | Updated: 18:40 BST, 22 June 2019
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Germany booked their place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a confident win over Nigeria.
A first-half header from Alexandra Popp and Sara Dabritz penalty quickly after put the Germans on course for the quarter-finals, with Lea Schuller wrapping the game up late on.
The two-time champions will now play either Sweden or Canada for a place in the final four as they seek to add to their tournament wins in 2003 and 2007.
Wolfsburg striker Alexandra Popp scored the opener for Germany in their second round clash
Sara Dabritz stepped up to double Germany's lead seven minutes later from the spot
Germany sealed victory through Lea Schuller's instinctive close-range strike late on
Germany won every game in Group B, beating Spain, China and South Africa, to set up the clash with Group A runners-up Nigeria.
While favourites, the Germans were again without star player Dzsenifer Maroszan who was on the bench after failing to fully recover from a broken toe.
The experienced Germans worked an excellent chance after six minutes, with Lina Magull having a shot from yards out blocked brilliantly by Osinachi Ohale early on.
Germany won all three games against Spain, China and South Africa to finish top of Group B
Germany's Lina Magull saw an early effort from close range blocked by Osinachi Ohale
