France eliminates Nigeria after winning 2 - 0 at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia Monday, securing the team's slot in the quarterfinals.
Nigeria's hopes of making its first-ever quarterfinals appearance in the World Cup was crumbled by Pogba's goal and Yobo's own-goal, allowing France to move on to the next round of the tournament.
The African team also suffered as midfielder Ogenyi Onazi was injured due to a tackle by Blaise Matuidi, who only received a yellow card for the incident.
With a goalless first half, France makes a comeback on the second half of the match as Paul Pogba buries a header on the 79th - minute mark. Joseph Yobo's own goal on the 90th - minute mark further secured France's victory.
"We have come very far," said Didier Deschamps at an article in The New York Times. The French coach also has never lost as a player or a coach in the World Cup.
Brazilian fans mostly cheered on the Nigerians, but the French coach was not bothered by the lack of audience support. "We wish we could seduce all the supporters," Deshcamps also said in The New York Times. "But the World Cup is not in France this time, so we have to adapt to our surroundings."
Meanwhile, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi reacts on the result on BBC Sports: "I thought the referee made a lot of mistakes and was very lenient to the French players. There was a very bad tackle on Ogenyi Onazi and he is probably out for weeks."
France matches up against Germany, who won against Algeria 2 - 1, at Estadio do Macarana in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.
