The England national team was the last team to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, after the islanders managed to turn the confrontation against Colombia.
| England, who knocked out Colombia, will face Australia in the final (Picture: Getty Images) |
As expected, the game had a huge English advantage, but although Sarina Wiegman’s side had many chances, the South Americans took the lead in the moments before the break: Linda Caicedo’s pass flicked home. Liese Santos It was effective in the 44th minute at the end of the masterful lift (Video here).
However, the first half extension sparked excitement, and in the 52nd minute, it was Manchester City’s first half extension Lauren Hemp aim (Video here) The two parties are allowed to postpone the tie.
The picture of the match did not change in the second half either, the English remained on the attack, but they only managed to turn things around in the 63rd minute, when fortunately Georgia Stanway’s kick was saved. Alicia Russo In front of him, who shot from close range on the right side of the goal (Video here). 2-1
In the first half, the South Americans tried to equalize with honor, but they could not find holes in the English’s well-closed defense, so Colombia could only make the statistical indicators a little more balanced, and invited them 2-1. defeat.
England will face Australia in the top four for a place in the final, while the second leg will host a match between Spain and Sweden.
Women’s World Championships, Australia and New Zealand
Quarter final
England – Colombia 2-1 (Hemp 45 + 7., Rosso 63., or L. Santos 44.)
previously
Australia – France 0-0 on penalties 7-6
Spain – Netherlands 2-1 after extra time
Sweden – Japan 2-1
in the beginning
August 15, Tue
10.00: Spain and Sweden
12.00: Australia vs England
