Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by ESPN's Joey Lynch as the Matildas extraordinary return to form reverberates around the Women's World Cup. With things looking sunnier, should the rollercoaster performances be reason for caution or optimism?

Progressing from Group B alongside Australia is Nigeria, which seemed unlikely on tournament eve as its players threatened strike action and its manager appeared set for the sack. Freelance journalist Samuel Ahmadu summarises two wild weeks for the passionate football nation, live from Abuja.

Join us for a special edition of Stoppage Time on Friday at the conclusion of the Group Stage....

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