Match Summary:

Coming into BC Place Stadium in the western Canadian metropolis of Vancouver, the United States look to finally light the fire in their campaign to accomplish winning a third FIFA Women's World Cup. They have yet to reach their believed peak, even with being ranked second by FIFA in the FIFA women's world rankings.

On the other hand, Nigeria will try to execute the explosive play style that they achieved in their 3-3 draw against fifth ranked Sweden in their opening match. However, consistency became a factor when recently losing 2-0 to Australia. This left the African champions at the bottom of the group (one point).

United States

The United States, arguably the favorite to win the whole tournament besides Germany, have not dominated to the extent fans and spectators alike have maybe expected since the beginning of the group stage. Although the 'Group of Death', manager Jillian Ellis and the Stars & Stripes remain favorites to gain all three points against a pacey, confident, and young set of ladies from Nigeria. A 3-1 win against Australia and a scoreless draw with Sweden sits them atop of Group D at four points (one ahead of Australia).

Nigeria

Nigeria, who failed to demonstrate the same effectiveness against Australia that they did Sweden on both sides of the pitch, are still confident that they could make the Round of 16 despite the odds. A team full of quality, they almost certainly need to win to have any chance in overtaking both Sweden and Australia in the standings. The miniscule set of glorifying fans will sure to be in Vancouver and will look to add onto the already growing reputation of their African side.

Gameplan and Prediction:

If the United States plan to come out and capture all three points, they must not make the same mistake as Sweden. The back line of the United States must be disciplined enough in dealing with the overwhelming physical capabilities of forwards like Desire Oparanozie.

The Nigerians will be motivated by the United States less than premier form, and will look to push the ball forward rapidly to create mistakes and open up space. Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Sydney Leroux, and Abby Wambach must really pile-drive their squad to remain on their side of the pitch.

Nigeria is also playing behind the issue of Boko Haram, a Islamic Jihadist terrorist group based in the northeast of the country. As much as 276 women were kidnapped by the group, adding onto the already saddened lack of respect and rights women face compared to men in their native country.

Nigeria will want not only to prove to women in their country that they can achieve whatever they put effort into, but that they can rise out of such a difficult group of national teams.

Even with the United States appearing to still be warming up in the FIFA Women's World Cup, their individual talent may be too much for Nigeria in this fixture.

Therefore, we have USA coming out victorious in a 3-1 win at BC Place Stadium.

Quotes:

Abby Wambach: “I’m way more carefree [on grass],” she said. “I throw my body. I’m not worried about anything. There’s no second-guessing. I definitely think that the United States has more goals if we're playing on grass.”

Asisat Oshoala: "We want to show girls and young women in Nigeria what is possible.

"It is difficult for girls in Nigeria. There is not much support. People don't want them to play soccer or don't understand why they want to play.

"We want to show them to have pride in themselves and what they are doing and that if you work hard at something you can represent your country or do something great." (USA TODAY)