England's Alessia Russo

Alessia Russo's second-half goal sends England into World Cup semi-final


A second-half strike from Alessia Russo has sent England through to the World Cup semi-final after a 2-1 comeback over Colombia.

Colombia took the lead following Leicy Santos' lobbed effort over Mary Earps after 44 minutes, but England hit back quickly, with Lauren Hemp pouncing on a goalkeeping error from Catalina Perez six minutes into first half stoppage time.

After 63 minutes, Georgia Stanway set up Russo for a low finish to give the Lionesses a 2-1 lead. Colombia pressed for an equaliser but an equaliser against the European champions was just out of reach.

England will now face Australia in the semi-final after the co-hosts beat France 7-6 on penalties in the earlier kick-off.


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