As temperature's reached 30 degrees in the Russian City, the pacey striker burnt holes in Iceland's back line, which began to crumble after half-time.

At the other end, it was Iceland's talisman, Gylfi Sigurdsson, who melted under the sun, missing a late penalty which would have set up a tense finish.

The Super Eagles grew in confidence as the match wore on and will now reach the knockout stages if they beat Argentina on Tuesday.

Nigeria

Francis Uzoho - 6

The 19-year-old keeper was not afraid to come off his line at set plays. Repelled some pressure by punching balls away.  

William Troost-Ekong - 7

Assured at the heart of a three-man defence. Showed controlled aggression to win the ball in the air and on the deck.

Leon Balogun - 7

Dealt well with Iceland's aerial threat, winning numerous headers from long throws and crosses.

Kenneth Omeruo - 7.5

Solid at the back and his distribution improved as the match went on. His ball into the channel set up Musa's second goal.

Brian Idowu - 5.5

Saw out his defensive duties in the left wing-back role but struggled to get forward. Subbed off at half-time. 

Victor Moses -7

Found more space on the right in the second half and utilized it to set up Musa's opener. Led by example to drive the team forward.

John Obi Mikel -6.5

Looked far more comfortable in a deeper role. Kept things simple with some tidy passes at the base of midfield. 

Wilfred Ndidi -6

Was bypassed at times in the first half as both teams went direct. Full of energy and made some important interceptions as the game opened up.

Oghenekaro Etebo - 6.5

Full of energy and found more space to run into after the break. His confidence on the ball improved as the match wore on.

Ahmed Musa - 8.5

A constant threat, making menacing runs off the ball to stretch Iceland's backline . Deserved his two goals, both of which were finished superbly.

Kelechi Iheanacho - 7

Worked well with Musa as the pair created space for one another upfront.

SUBS

Tyronne Ebuehi - 5.5

Replaced Idowu at the break and slotted into the left wing-back position. Conceded the penalty with a clumsey challange.

Odion Ighalo N/A 

Replaced Iheanacho with five minutes to go.

Alex Iwobi N/A

Replaced Etebo in stoppage-time.

Iceland

Hannes Halldorsson - 5

Could do little about the opener. Went to ground for the second before Musa 

Birkir Saevarsson - 6.5

Was a good outlet from right-back and delivered a couple of teasing crosses into the Nigeria box.

Ragnar Sigurdsson - 6

Forced off with a head injury after the opener goal after initially battling on.

Kari Arnason - 5.5

​Was exposed more often late on as the game opened up. Struggled to cope with Musa's pace.

Hordur Magnusson - 5

Found himself pinned back by Moses, especially in the second half when Nigeria targeted the defender's flack.

Birkir Bjarnason - 5.5

A willing runner on the left of midfield but struggled to provide the width which would have stretched Nigeria's defence. 

Aron Gunnarsson - 6

A couple of cross-field passes got his team up the field. Did a lot of running and appeared to tire in the second half.

Gylfi Sigurdsson - 5.5

Set plays were always a threat. Missed the chance to put pressure on Nigeria when he skied a penalty over the bar.

Rurik Gislason - 6

Made some powerful runs with the ball at his feet, cutting in from the right. Couldn't produce a moment of quality in the final third though.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson - 6

Worked hard and held the ball up well. Lacked options and support in the final third of the pitch.

Alfred Finnbogason - 5

Struggled to make an impact alongside Bodvarsson. Missed a decent chance from Sidurdsson's free-kick when the scores were goalless.

SUBS

Sverrir Ingi Ingason - 5

Replaced Bodvarsson with 19 minutes to go as the team pushed for a route back into the game.

Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson N/A

Came on with three minutes remaining.