The Atletico Madrid Women striker was given a role to play in Randy Waldrum's side's starting XI lineup, and she was able to perform at her very best for the whole 90 minutes.
At the center of the offensive line, Rasheedat Ajibade excelled for the visiting team. She produced some deft, technical movements that led to a few opportunities that were crucial to the crucial win.
As Uchenna Kanu's equalizer for Nigeria cancelled out Emily Van Egmond's goal for Australia, the first half of the game hung in the balance. There was no way to tell the two teams apart at the interval.
Osinachi Ohale gave Nigeria the lead in the 65th minute to make it 3-1, and Asisat Oshoala increased the advantage in the 72nd minute to make it three goals to two. Nigeria was at their best in the second half of the game as they regained their form.
Alanna Kennedy scored a goal for the home team in the last seconds of the game to cut the lead to three goals to two at the conclusion of regulation.
Following the match, Rasheedat Ajibade sent a message on her official Facebook page thanking God for the decisive victory and the team's amazing performance.
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