Nice to see England win without extra time or penalties.

Bright again superb.

Hemp was very good and Russo did well too. 

Columbia had some good players though England had largely good tactics and rode their luck a bit. 

So the semis offer up an all English speaking match and a match-up more frequently seen in World Cup Rugby or Cricket.

On 12/08/2023 at 22:39, strider6004 said:

So the semis offer up an all English speaking match and a match-up more frequently seen in World Cup Rugby or Cricket.

It's the match up Australia wanted. Any sport, any time, anywhere, Australia will always fancy beating England.

Should be good and so far I have enjoyed watching Raso score for the Matildas.

On 15/08/2023 at 03:12, SydneyChelsea said:

It's the match up Australia wanted. Any sport, any time, anywhere, Australia will always fancy beating England.

I have a feeling for 2-0 to the Aussies. But who knows? Hard to use a piece of sandpaper to influence the movement of a football. 😉

May the best Blue win! I'm sweating with them on my hometrainer in front of the telly. Feeling very inspired.

Kepa would have saved that 

What a goal.

KERRRRRRRR!!

What a worldie, even better than the England one!

Where is everybody  ?

The goalkeepers lack of height in woman’s football is glaringly obvious sometimes. 

Bloomin’ Sam Kerr out of all people!

I really like Stanway, but Jesus girl, that was a Werner shot!

I'm a neutral...... but come on Australia!

15 minutes ago, Blue Exile said:

The goalkeepers lack of height in woman’s football is glaringly obvious sometimes. 

A plus is that we may see more goals because of that. Not sure if height would have prevented that Kerr goal though.

Edited August 16, 20232 yr by Valerie

There she is!!

England grab the finals spot, 3-1 up now.

This is a really entertaining, enjoyable match!

Penny for Sam Kerr's thoughts right now. Missed two guilt edged chances to level. Now it's 3-1

Turned it on at 1-0 and Kerr scores. Turned it off and walked a bit closer to my first venue. Checked score. 3-1. 
 

I’m not watching the final. It’s too risky. 

Kerr probably goal of the tournament though had other chances she did not take.

England scored good goals, next up Spain.

Lauren Hemp stood out for me today.

1 minute ago, Modueke said:

Yeah okay, you might as well win it now.

3 minutes ago, strider6004 said:

Kerr probably goal of the tournament though had other chances she did not take.

England scored good goals, next up Spain.

Lauren Hemp stood out for me today.

I reckon Kerrs goal was going out, it took a deflection.

5 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Yeah okay, you might as well win it now.

I believe what you mean is…

It’s coming home. 

1 minute ago, coco said:

I reckon Kerrs goal was going out, it took a deflection.

Yes it did take a slight defection could not tell to what degree though good for the match as we had to score more.

Many congratulations to the England Women's team. 

My local pub opens at noon on a Sunday. I'll ask the landlady if the pub can open earlier so we can watch while enjoying a few beers.

Edited August 16, 20232 yr by Boyne

I'm torn over who to support in the final. As a 3-way national (born in England, Irish passport, house in Spain), I have a foot in both camps. Rather than flip a coin, I've decided if it's sunny in central Bedfordshire on Sunday I'll support Spain, if it's raining I'll support England.

It's almost certain to be England then.