The Falconets of Nigeria came from behind to produce an excellent result in Papua New Guinea 2016 by beating Canada 3-1 in Port Moresby.<br /><br />The richly deserved win has left the Africans with the chance to qualify for the quarter-finals.<br /><br />Nigeria next face top-of-the-table Spain in Group B, while Canada next meet Japan on 20 November. <br /><br />Peter Dedevbo&rsquo;s wards had come into the game low on confidence from being at the receiving end of a 6-0 thumping by Japan in their opening game.<br /><br />Nigeria were pegged back throughout the opening exchanges and it was no surprise with 16 minutes played, Danny Worthington&rsquo;s team took an early lead.<br /><br />A well-worked goal it was too, with Rose in the role of creator. The No 6 slipped a clever first-time pass through for Carle and, having sized up the angles, the midfielder arrowed a precise low shot in off the inside of the far post.<br /><br />The Falconets rarely threatened during a forgettable opening 20 minutes but it was a different story before the break, when they began to lay siege to the Canadian goal.<br /><br />Bianca St Georges was penalised for handling the ball inside the box, with Nasarawa Amazons playmaker Chinaza Uchendu stepping up and converting the spot-kick with Foster guessing right and still finding herself unable to keep out the precise and powerful side-foot finish.<br /><br />First half of the explosive game ended one goal apiece.<br /><br />A minute after the break, another&nbsp; goal did arrive to reward Nigeria for their industry.<br /><br />After a deflection, the ball arrived at the path of Joy Bokiri who sent her effort beyond goalkeeper Foster.<br /><br />Nigeria, though, remained dangerous and it was no more than they deserved when they snatched a winner with 17 minutes remaining. <br /><br />The goal came from Chinwendu Ihezuo. The BIIK Kazygurt scored off an interception from Foster&rsquo;s pass.<br /><br />Rasheedat Ajibade was voted as the player of the match.<br /><br /><b>Falconets Starters</b>: Onyinyechi Okeke, Kemi Famuditi, Mary Ologbosere, Glory Ogbonna, Ogechi Ukwuoma, Ugochi Emenayo, Onyebuchi Ihuoma, Joy Bokiri, Chinaza Uchendu, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Rasheedat Ajibade<br /><br /><b>Canada Starters</b>: Foster, Moreirah, Taylor, Rose, Levasseur, Stratigakis, Carle, Mousset, Regan, St Georges, Amontagne<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />