The quarter-final round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup concluded on Saturday as England recovered to beat Colombia at Sydney’s Australian Stadium.
England will now face co-hosts Australia in the heavyweight semi-final match on Wednesday.
Summary of the match between England and Colombia
Colombia showed why they are more than a spunky underdog, creating good chances throughout the match, including several from the 18-year-old phenomenon. Linda Caicedo.
Lionesses who have already entered this tournament cut short due to injuries to several key players and the suspension of the star striker. Lauren JamesThey got big goals from Lauren Hemp and Alicia Russo to lead them to their third consecutive Women’s World Cup semi-final.
Check out the highlights below!
England 2, Colombia 1
the other half
90 + 7′: Colombia are still trying to equalise
89 ‘: Let them play
78′ Colombia is still pressing!
Maira Ramirez had a solid chance, but the England backline held their ground again.
70′ What a save!
Colombia’s Lorena Bedoya Durango had a shot from long range, but it was made an incredible save by England goalkeeper Marie Erbis.
63′ Rousseau gives England the lead
Alessia Russo moved behind the Colombian defense and curled a perfect shot into the corner to give England a 2-1 lead.
Alicia Russo scores against Colombia in the 63rd minute
England took a 2-1 lead over Colombia after Alicia Russo scored in the 63rd minute.
57′: Fancy
England were awarded a free kick as three players gathered around the ball trying to confuse Colombia. Lauren Hemp sprinted towards the net, Alex Greenwood headed for the ball but then ducked back, then Georgia Stanaway ended up taking the free kick and handed a pass to Hemp, who shot it in, but it was saved by Perez.
first half
45 + 6′: Lauren Hemp He finds a draw!
Cannabis took advantage of a mistake by the Columbia guard Catalina Perez To get a much needed equalizer for England before the half-time whistle.
It was the first quarter-final match of the Women’s World Cup this year when both teams scored in the first half.
Lauren Hemp scores a goal against Colombia 45 + 7′
44′: Great goal!
Colombian midfielder Leicy Santos got the first score of the match with a superb shot into the net that was perfectly placed just beyond Marie Erbis’ reach.
Colombia’s Lisi Santos scores a goal against England in 44 minutes
38 ‘: What a touch Linda Caicedo!
The teenage prodigy showed off her skill again while flanked by England defenders in the penalty area, but the Lionesses managed to block her shot.
27′: Another big save for Catalina Perez
23 ‘: A lot of physical strength in this match
15′: Early chances for both sides!
9′: A blow to Colombia
Defender Carolina Arias had to leave due to injury after a heavy collision in the penalty area. Teenager Ana Guzmán, who had already watched these World Cup matches, entered as an early substitute for Colombia.
6′: Early chances for England!
Colombia’s defense stayed strong and kept the Lions out of the net early on.
before the match
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The World Cup Now crew previewed the match live on social media before kick-off.
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