England made history as they beat Australia to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final. Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp were the Lionesses’ heroes as they both struck in the second-half to secure a 3-1 win and set-up a clash with Spain in Sunday’s final.
Toone fired England ahead in the 36th minute when she arrowed the ball into the top corner from just inside the penalty area. England had looked in control of the game, but Kerr capped her first start at this World Cup with a stunning strike.The Chelsea striker picked the ball up just inside her half, driving forward, and rifling into the top corner from 25 yards out.
England recovered well though. The ball broke kindly for Hemp and she made no mistake as she guided the ball past West Ham goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold. Fouur minutes before the end, Hemp played in Russo, and the Arsenal striker lashed the ball into the bottom corner to the delight of everyone on the England bench.
