Women's World Cup: Cameroon advance to last 16 after New Zealand win

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Ajara Nchout scored two superb goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon dramatically beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, where they will face England.

Nchout turned inside Ria Percival in the 95th minute and superbly curled in the winner to put Cameroon through.

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They were heading out after Aurelle Awona sliced a volley into her own net with 10 minutes remaining for 1-1.

Nchout had put her side ahead in the second half with a lovely, dinked goal.

Although Cameroon finished on three points, the same as Nigeria from Group A, they went through courtesy of having scored just a single goal more (3) than their African counterparts.

They will now face Phil Neville's Lionesses in the first knockout round on Sunday in Valenciennes.

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The Netherlands finished top of Group E with a 100% record after a 2-1 victory over Canada, who finish in second place.

Source: BBC