This display of madness between the reigning European champions and the host country has kept all its promises. This Wednesday, spectators at the Accor Stadium in Sydney will have experienced an incredible spectacle, a real 90-minute battle between two nations hungry for the final. It was England who finally took over (3-1), validating their ticket for the final of this 2023 World Cup where they will face Spain.
Sam Kerr’s stunt wasn’t enough
Hostilities began quickly, with engagement on both sides. Symbol: Greenwood’s yellow card for a rough tackle on Kerr, rightly identified as the number one danger for this Matildas team. Ella Toone’s first goal, in the 36th minute, launched the English perfectly in this match.
Then the Matildas captain signed a gesture of genius: a frenzied race from midfield to afford a chance to strike from outside the area. Powerful, unstoppable, Kerr’s shot hallucinated the 75,000 spectators who already worshiped her (63rd). But that wasn’t enough. Two goals from Hemp (71st) then Russo (86th) sealed the fate of this semi-final. Leaving a bitter taste for the Matildas, who dreamed of a title at home. They will still seek a bronze medal, during the small final on August 19, at 10 a.m., against Sweden. The English will dream of a Euro-World double by measuring themselves against the amazing Spaniards on Sunday August 20, at noon.
