WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER Saturday’s games

Norway 1, Australia 1 (4-1)

NICE, FRANCE

Ingrid Hjelmseth proved to be a shootout hero once again as Norway beat Australia on penalties Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup.

Hjelmseth saved Emily Gielnik’s kick and Ingrid Engen, who is playing in her first World Cup, hit the decisive penalty as Norway won the shootout.

Australia captain Sam Kerr, who was frustrated by Norway most of the night despite several opportunities, fired her penalty shot high and wide.

Hjelmseth saved two penalties in her last shootout — the semifinal of the 2013 European Championship.

GERMANY 3, NIGERIA 1

GRENOBLE, FRANCE

Alexandra Popp had just scored a go-ahead goal against Nigeria in her 100th international appearance when Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita signaled for a video review to determine whether a German teammate Svenja Huth, who was in an offside position, obstructed the view of goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Popp’s goal stood, and a few minutes later the match was stopped for another video review, this time to determine whether Germany’s Lina Magull had been fouled in the penalty area by Evelyn Nwabuoko. Having seen the stud marks in her teammate’s leg, Popp was pleased the referee took a look and awarded a penalty kick.

Germany advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals for the eighth straight time.

Associated Press