In a thrilling and historic match, the England women’s football team secured their place in the Women’s World Cup final for the very first time after a 3-1 victory over Australia.
The semi-final encounter held an extra layer of excitement as Australia had the home advantage while England was eager to overcome all odds and claim their spot in the final.
From the opening whistle, the intensity was palpable. The two teams engaged in a high-octane battle, showcasing their prowess in various aspects of the game
In the 36 minute, England opened the scoring when Toone smashed the ball into the top right corner of the net marking her first goal of the tournament.
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Australia, backed by a fervent home crowd, launched numerous attacks, testing England’s defensive resilience in the second half.
They were eventually successful in the 63 minute when Kerr fired a stopper which caught goalkeeper Mary Earps unaware.
The stadium erupted as Australia fans believed they had a shot at the tittle.
Less than 10 minutes later, Hemp had an easy finish which restored England’s lead.
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In the final minutes of the game,Hemp provided an assist to Russo who fired a low shot which sealed the Lionesses place at the final.
Both England and Spain will be playing their first Women’s World Cup final when they meet at Stadium Australia on Sunday.
Australia will play Sweden for third place on Saturday in Brisbane.
