SYDNEY (AP) — England moved on to its very first Women’s Entire world Cup championship activity with a 3-1 victory Wednesday more than co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating operate by the event.
Australia superstar Sam Kerr commenced her to start with match of the event and scored for the Matildas but it wasn’t ample to hold off European winner England.
Ella Toone scored in the 36th minute to place England up 1- and the Lionesses dominated possession in the initially fifty percent.
Kerr’s equalizer in the 63rd gave the 75,000-furthermore crowd some hope, but EEngland sealed it on targets from Lauren Hemp in the 71st and Alessia Russo 4 minutes from the conclusion of regulation time.
England and Spain will every single be playing in the Women’s World Cup remaining for the to start with time when they fulfill at Stadium Australia on Sunday. Australia will enjoy Sweden for third area on Saturday in Brisbane.
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