Roundup: Australia, Nigeria progress at World Cup as Canada knocked out

SYDNEY, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Co-host Australia trounced Canada 4-0, advancing to the round of 16, while Nigeria also moved forward despite a 0-0 draw with debutant Ireland at the FIFA Women's World Cup on Monday.

Australia concluded the group stage at the top of Group B with six points, while Nigeria secured the second place with five points. Olympic champion Canada was eliminated with four points, and Ireland cl