Despite a lack of goals score over the most part of the game, France walked away from Nigeria with a 2-0 victory during the final quarter. The two sides were fighting from end to end for the majority, and one of the biggest chances came from Pogba in the first half, who was stopped by a dominant Enyeama.
Not long later, Emenike seemingly put Nigeria ahead, but the the celebrations were denied due to the player being just offside.
The first half ended 0-0.
Some time into the second period, Odemwingie took on a brilliant run on the edge of the area, with a powerful shot blocked easily by Lloris.
France continued to build on the pressure, but a shot from Benzema was once again stopped by Enyeama.
The breakthrough came with a goal from Pogba with around 10 minutes to go, after heading the ball home from a corner.
Extra time saw Yobo put the ball into his own net, with France advancing to the quarter final with a 2-0 win.
