Australia 1-3 England
England reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup twice, in 2015 and 2019, but lost both times. It was only on the third occasion, when they faced co-hosts Australia, that the reigning European champions were able to overcome them to advance to the World Cup final.
England dominated the first half and had more possession than their opponents. However, like in previous matches, coach Sarina Wiegman’s players did not create an overwhelming game and did not have many chances. It was only thanks to a rare moment of carelessness from the Australian defense that England scored the opening goal.
England beat Australia to reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
The home team defended tightly with a large number of people in front of the penalty area. However, in a harmless situation in the 36th minute, the Australian defenders did not actively pursue their opponents, allowing the ball to drift right into the position of Ella Toone. Unmarked, this midfielder unleashed a powerful shot, putting England ahead.
Australia immediately pushed up their formation, trying to attack at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second. After many efforts, the home team equalized thanks to a moment of brilliance from Sam Kerr. The Australian star - starting for the first time at the 2023 Women's World Cup after recovering from injury - fired a superb long-range shot into the England net.
However, that goal was in vain when Sam Kerr and his teammates failed to maintain their accuracy in handling the ball. Ellie Carpenter's disastrous miss created an opportunity for Lauren Hemp to score to give England a 2-1 lead.
Australia attacked relentlessly and created chances. Sam Kerr made the home fans regretful with two missed shots. Immediately, England punished their opponents with a goal by Alessia Russo.
England beat Australia 3-1 to reach their first World Cup final. Australia will play Sweden in the third-place match.
Result: Australia 1-3 England
Score
Australia: Kerr (63')
England: Toone (36'), Hemp (71'), Russo (86')
Australia vs England lineup
Australia: Mackenzie Arnold (18-TM), Clare Polkinghorne (4), Steph Catley (7), Clare Hunt (15), Ellie Carpenter (21), Caitlin Foord (9), Hayley Raso (16), Katrina Gorry (19), Kyra Cooney-Cross (23), Mary Fowler (11), Sam Kerr (20)
England: Mary Earps (1), Alex Greenwood (5), Millie Bright (6), Jessica Carter (16), Lucy Bronze (2), Keira Walsh (4), Georgia Stanway (8), Rachel Daly (9), Ella Toone (10), Lauren Hemp (11), Alessio Russo (23).
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