Lauren Hemp’s Goal secures England’s spot in women’s world cup semi-finals against australia
In a thrilling match at Stadium Australia, England clashed with Colombia in a bid to secure a place in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals.
Lauren Hemp’s crucial goal sealed the victory for the Lionesses, marking their third semi-final appearance in the tournament’s history.
Colombia initially gained the upper hand when Leicy Santos skillfully scored a goal over Mary Earps, putting them in the lead just before halftime.
However, England’s determination shone through as Lauren Hemp capitalized on a mistake by Colombian goalkeeper Catalina Perez, leveling the score right before the first half concluded.
The second half showcased England’s resilience, with Alessia Russo’s well-executed strike giving the Lionesses the lead in the 63rd minute.
Despite Colombia’s efforts to equalize against the reigning European champions, their attempts fell short, resulting in a 2-1 victory for England.
This hard-fought win secures England’s spot in the semi-finals, where they are set to face tournament co-hosts Australia.
Australia secured their place after a tense penalty shootout against France, ending with a 7-6 victory.
The upcoming England vs. Australia clash promises to be a captivating match as both teams vie for a spot in the Women’s World Cup finals.