England reach first ever Women's World Cup final with stunning Australia win
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England are through to their first ever first ever World Cup final after Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo's fine finishes ensured a 3-1 win over Australia.
The result means the Lionesses will meet Spain in Sydney on Sunday. Sarina Wiegman's side had too much for the co-hosts, who saw their dreams of winning a home tournament ended by
The Lionesses become the first ever national senior England side to reach a major tournament final on foreign soil. Ella Toone opened the scoring after a cagey first half an hour where it looked like it could go to extra time and penalties.
She fired England in front with a superb strike in 36th minute, with the European Champions dominant throughout the first half.
But Australia hit back thanks to a wonder strike from Sam Kerr not long after the hour mark as Stadium Australia's sell-out crowd erupted. At that point the tie looked in the balance.
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However, Lauren Hemp had other ideas. First she got on the end of Millie Bright's long pass to restore the Lionesses' lead, before a mazy dribble and release to Alessia Russo for the new Arsenal star to fire the Lionesses into the final.
The Lionesses defied the home crowd, a sold-out Stadium Australia which saw a huge amount of mind games prior to the match from Australian sportsmen.
Euros 2022 and Lioness hero Ellen White flew over to Australia with her 12-week old baby for the Lionesses, and said she was in tears at full time.
She said after the final whistle: "I have tears in my eyes. I feel emotional. What this team has done and legacy they have created. To finally say we are in a World Cup final is incredible."
The result of course means that co-hosts Australia have crashed out of this year's Women's World Cup to line up a Spain vs England final.
The final will be held at the same stadium as England have just won at against Australia at 11am.
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