BREAKING: England are into the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup after coming from behind to beat Colombia 2-1 in Sydney on Saturday.
The Lionesses were made to work hard by the physical South American side, who took the lead in the first half and had the favourites on the back foot.
It could have rattled Sarina Wiegman’s side but they were gifted an equaliser in stoppage time in the first half as Colombia goalkeeper Catalina Perez spilled a routine take, allowing Lauren Hemp to poke home. Colombia pushed hard and England were forced into some last ditch defending a the final whistle approached, but that whistle did come without any more goals and the Lionesses keep their World Cup dream alive.
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