Despite scoring a superb long-range shot, the Asian representative still missed the chance to enter the 2023 Women's World Cup final.
Host Australia failed to make a difference against England in the 2023 Women's World Cup semi-finals.
Host Australia failed to make a difference against England in the 2023 Women's World Cup semi-finals.
This afternoon, the second semi-final of the 2023 Women's World Cup takes place between host Australia and the England women's team. The England women's team is ranked 4th in the world and is a candidate for the championship. Meanwhile, the Australian women's team is ranked 10th in the FIFA rankings.
With their superior class, it was no surprise that the England women's team controlled the ball 63% of the first half. Ella Ann Toone opened the scoring in the 36th minute with an accurate shot into the far corner of the home team's goal after a beautiful attack by the English girls.
In the second half, the Australian women's team fought back strongly. Their efforts were rewarded with Samantha Kerr levelling the score at 1-1 in the 63rd minute. Her shot from outside the box after a quick counter-attack forced the England women's goalkeeper to pick the ball out of the net.
It was thought that this goal would help host Australia change the situation, but with the spirit of European champions, the England women's team re-established the lead in the 71st minute. Lauren Hemp finished in the penalty area to increase the score to 2-1 for the England women's team.
England extinguished the World Cup hosts' hopes with Alessia Russo's goal with just four minutes left.
After 90 minutes, the England women's team won 3-1 and won a ticket to the final against Spain. The 2023 Women's World Cup final will take place on August 20 (5:00 p.m.) at the Australia Stadium in Sydney.
