The Lionesses have secured a spot within the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup after beating Colombia 2-1.
Colombia led the match with Leicy Stantos’s objective 44 minutes in after she looped a shot over Mary Earps from the suitable, however Lauren Hemp managed to equalise simply minutes earlier than half time after a mistake from Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez.
Alessia Russo secured England’s second objective 63 minutes in, lobbing the ball into the underside left nook from contained in the penalty space to provide the Lionesses the lead.
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Shortly after, Colombia’s Perez left the pitch with an damage and was subbed for Natalia Giraldo.
The Lionesses will now face Australia within the semi-finals on Wednesday 16 August, with kick off at 11am.
England’s Ella Toone had stepped in for the suspended Lauren James who was handed a purple card for standing on the again of Michelle Alozie within the Lionesses final match towards Nigeria which resulted in a 4-2 shootout win.
The tense match comes after Australia secured their spot within the semi-finals this morning following a dramatic match towards France on a 7-6 win on penalties.
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