Sarina Wiegman’s squad is now set to encounter co-hosts Australia in the upcoming semi-finals on Wednesday, August 16th, after Australia clinched a dramatic victory against France through a thrilling penalty shootout.
In the match against Colombia, the tables turned as Colombia took the lead with Leicy Stantos finding the net in the 44th minute, gracefully curling a shot over Mary Earps from the right side. However, England’s Lauren Hemp managed to level the score just minutes before halftime, capitalizing on a blunder by goalkeeper Catalina Perez.
The decisive moment arrived in the 63rd minute, courtesy of Alessia Russo. With finesse, Russo lobbed the ball into the bottom left corner from within the penalty area, granting the Lionesses a well-deserved lead and securing their victory.
