England crashed Australia’s party in Sydney in front of 75, 784 home crowd as they reached the Women’s World Cup final and will meet Spain on Sunday. England’s 3-1 win over Australia in the semi-final ensured Wiegman is the first coach to take two countries to the final of the tournament, having led the Netherlands to the 2019 final. Wiegman also achieved back-to-back wins at the women’s Euros with the Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022.  Sarina Wiegman was ecstatic saying “ We achieved the final, it’s unbelievable”.

England cast aside bad memories of defeats by Japan in 2015 and the USA in 2019.

 A tackle from Keira Walsh on Australia’s superstar Sam Kerr within two minutes set the tone of the match, as next 15 minutes proved to be a masterclass in killing momentum. England broke up play and frustrated the home crowd by taking their time over set-pieces. Although Kerr raced through on goal and was offside when goalkeeper Mary Earps blocked  her strike. At the other end Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo’s flourishing partnership caused havoc for Australia forcing them into terrifying defence. The Lioness took the lead through Ella Toone in the first half. But in the second half, Keer burst into life pouncing on England’s lost possession and scoring a sublime long-range goal to equalise 1-1. Another goal arrived from Hemp who did not hesitate. Hemp linked with Russo to add England’s third, as Australia were totally disappointed. England supporters are now believing that this team could be champion again.

Hemp restores England’s lead 2-1

England crashed Australia’s party in Sydney in front of 75, 784 home crowd as they reached the Women’s World Cup final and will meet Spain on Sunday. England’s 3-1 win over Australia in the semi-final ensured Wiegman is the first coach to take two countries to the final of the tournament, having led the Netherlands to the 2019 final. Wiegman also achieved back-to-back wins at the women’s Euros with the Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022.  Sarina Wiegman was ecstatic saying “ We achieved the final, it’s unbelievable”.

England cast aside bad memories of defeats by Japan in 2015 and the USA in 2019.

 A tackle from Keira Walsh on Australia’s superstar Sam Kerr within two minutes set the tone of the match, as next 15 minutes proved to be a masterclass in killing momentum. England broke up play and frustrated the home crowd by taking their time over set-pieces. Although Kerr raced through on goal and was offside when goalkeeper Mary Earps blocked  her strike. At the other end Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo’s flourishing partnership caused havoc for Australia forcing them into terrifying defence. The Lioness took the lead through Ella Toone in the first half. But in the second half, Keer burst into life pouncing on England’s lost possession and scoring a sublime long-range goal to equalise 1-1. Another goal arrived from Hemp who did not hesitate. Hemp linked with Russo to add England’s third, as Australia were totally disappointed. England supporters are now believing that this team could be champion again.