Germany, Nigeria Exchange Brutal Hits During Women's World Cup Match (VIDEO)

WATCH: Brutal Hits In Women's World Cup Match

Germany beat Nigeria 1-0 to advance to the Women's World Cup Quarterfinals on Thursday, but not before Nigeria got a few good hits in.

Yahoo Sports noticed some painful kicks to the knee and flying body checks that left the German squad battered, but undeterred.

Despite the aggressive play, just one Nigeria player got carded during the match.

Germany has won both its games so far, but the favorite has not looked indestructible.

Star Birgit Prinz has struggled, though she needs just one more goal to become the first woman to score at least once in five World Cups. She leads the career list with 14 goals.

Germany faces France next.

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