Nigeria v Iceland - Ahmed Musa double hands Argentina boost with Nigeria victory over Iceland - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - Match 24

Just when it seemed that Iceland were crafting another masterclass in defensive suffocation, despite a Volgograd evening hot enough to remind them of their geothermal springs, Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa struck twice to derail the dream. At a stroke, the complexion of Group D was transformed, while the Icelandic fans’ much-loved thunderclap chant rang out, by the end, with barely a fraction of its customary Viking menace.

The repercussions were felt far beyond the confines of this stunning stadium, nestled in the shadow of The Motherland Calls, Russia’s colossal monument to the Battle of Stalingrad. Argentina, such strange underachievers at this World Cup so far, were gifted an unexpected last chance to qualify, while Croatia could be all but assured of starting the next round as winners.

For Iceland, alas, described by their own captain Aron Gunnarsson as “everybody’s second favourite team”, the chance of a last-16 place became slender at best. Nigeria, inspired by the irrepressible Ahmed Musa, exploited their second-half lethargy with gusto.

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2018/06/22/nigeria-vs-iceland-world-cup-2018-live-score-latest-updates/