Updated 14:22 | Published at 1:53 p.m
Sam Kerr scored a dream goal.
But Lauren Hemp answered for England who won the semi against Australia.
– WC final, this is what it’s all about, says Alessia Russo in Viaplay.
fullscreen Australia’s golden dream has been snuffed out. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
England struck first in what would be a 3–1 victory.
The “Lionesses” made their way along the left wing and were down and turned at Australia’s short line before Ella Toone received the ball.
The Manchester United midfielder with a hard shot right up the far cross to make it 1-0.
Lauren Hemp silenced the stadium
The home nation’s equalizer came after the break when Chelsea star Sam Kerr stormed forward in a counter attack against a united English defence.
The striker with a high shot to the left of the goalkeeper and 1-1 on the board.
Number twenty’s first goal of the tournament.
Wild cheers from the 75,000 wearing yellow shirts at Stadium Australia in Sydney – but the joy didn’t last very long.
Eight minutes later, the home team was careless in marking and let past Lauren Hemp, who made it 2-1 for England.
Plays final against Spain
A goal that was decisive.
Alessia Russo made it 3–1 and now the reigning European champions can become world champions too.
England face Spain in the World Cup final.
For Australia, the bronze medal match against Sweden awaits.
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check The bronze medal match will be played on Saturday at 10.00 and the WC final on Sunday at 12.00
Lauren Hemp scored the 2–1 goal
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2023-08-16 11:54:59
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