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Nigeria kept their World Cup hopes alive after beating Iceland 2-0 thanks to a brilliant brace from Ahmed Musa.
After a dull first half, the game sprung to life as the Leicester winger scored two sensational goals to put his side firmly in control.
Iceland had the chance to draw level after VAR awarded the side a penalty in the 80th minute but Gylfi Sigurdsson blasted his effort high above the bar.
So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings.
Show all 22 1 /22World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Francis Uzoho - 7/10 The teenager earned himself a deserved clean sheet with some fine goalkeeping.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Leon Balogun - 7/10 An aerial menace in both penalty areas, he nearly notched for Nigeria in the second half.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings William Troost-Ekong - 7/10 Held his position well when his fellow centre-halves were pulled wide by Iceland's wing play.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Kenneth Omeruo - 7/10 Launched himself into several strong challenges on his return to the team, and gave away little to Iceland's two forwards.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Victor Moses - 7/10 The Chelsea man utilised his pace down the right to great effect, perfectly supplying Musa for the opener.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Wilfred Ndid - 6/10 Struggled to gain a foothold in the first half, but dominated the midfield in the second. Nearly scored with a long range thumper.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings John Obi Mikel - 7/10 Nigeria's captain was an influential figure in front of his team's defence, breaking up a number of Iceland attacks.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Oghenekaro Etebo - 6/10 The new Stoke signing showed himself an energetic participant in midfield, if occasionally culpable of making poor decisions.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Bryan Idowu - 5/10 Sacrificed at half-time, his removal allowed for a rejuvenated Nigeria in the second half.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Ahmed Musa - 9/10 Took his brace brilliantly to become Nigeria's record World Cup goalscorer.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Kelechi Iheanacho - 7/10 The youngster showed some lovely touches in deep positions on the pitch, but didn't offer much from an attacking perspective.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Hannes Halldorsson - 6/10 Didn't face a shot in the first half, he could do little with Musa's two goals in the second.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Birkir Saevarsson - 6/10 Impressed with his dribbling and deliveries, but there was a naivety about his defending once Musa took charge.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Kari Arnason - 5/10 Put himself about early on. However, he looked every part of his 35-years when Nigeria unleashed the pace of their attack.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Ragnar Sigurdsson - 5/10 A determined performer as always, he was eventually removed after taking a heavy blow on the back of the head in the aftermath of Musa's opener.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Hordur Magnusson - 5/10 Found it tough going up against the direct running of Moses.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Rurik Gislason - 6/10 Linked well with Saevarsson and displayed moments of excitement when coming off the right flank.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Aron Gunnarsson - 5/10 The Cardiff battler snapped away at opponents and referee alike, but contributed little else.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Gylfi Sigurdsson - 6/10 Fielded in a deeper midfield role than usual. His set-piece deliveries were on point until the final stages when he blazed his penalty over.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Birkir Bjarnason 5/10 Often found himself in good positions on the left, his passing and finishing were both poor.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Jon Bodvarsson - 5/10 Showed the threat he carries in the air on a couple of occasions but did not do enough to supply his teammates.
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World Cup: Nigeria vs Iceland player ratings Alfred Finnbogason - 5/10 Had Iceland's best chances from open play, but failed to back himself at the vital moments.,
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