England has qualified for its first ever Women’s World Cup final after beating co-hosts, Australia 3-1 in Sydney
Opening strike from Ella Toone in the 36th minute put the British team ahead of their opponent.
Shortly after, Australian Sam kerr scored a more than 25-yard screamer to level the scoreline.
After launching a series of offensives, England eventually secured its passage to the final with two goals from both Lauren hemp and Alessia Russo.
The Matildas were not a easy for the Lionesses but devastating efficiency accorded England the much deserved victory against the co-hosts.
It is on record that England has never lost a world match when scoring first.
With the victory, the Lionesses will be slugging it out against Spain on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
The City Gazette recalls that the Lionesses had defeated Nigeria and Colombia in the Round of 16 and Quarterfinal respectively before facing the Maltidas.
