Australia vs England FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Highlights | England advances into the final for the first time ever after defeating Australia 3-1

Australia vs England was expected to be an amazing match and it didn't disappoint a bit. Both the teams gave it their all but it was the Lionesses who advanced through to the finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever. On the other hand, Matilda's amazing World cup run came to an end and no words in the world can make them feel any better now. The match ended 3-1 in favor of a clinical English side.

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Match Information

Date : 16 August, 2023

Venue : Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia

Time : GMT - 8:00 pm and IST - 3:30 pm

Match Officials

Referee: Tori Penso

Assistant Referee 1: Brooke mayo

Assistant Referee 2: Mijensa Rosancha Rensch

4th Official: Tess Olofsson

VAR: Massimiliano Irrati

Assistant VAR 1: Carol Anne Chenard

Assistant VAR 2: Kathryn Nesbitt

Assistant VAR 3: Drew Fischer

Match Report

The first half began with Sam Kerr who wasted no time in reminding England the threat she possess, as she raced through on goal in the seventh minute. Her shot was comfortably saved by Mary Earps, but the goal wouldn't have stand anyway as the offside flag was raised. At the other end, Mackenzie Arnold also continued her fine form in the tournament, who denied Georgia Stanway the chance to take the lead for England.

The two teams continued to create chances as the half went on, but they weren't thatconvincing. There came a time when Ella Toone released Russo inside the area, but Russo' shot hit the aide of the net. On the other hand, an Australia corner found Hayley Raso who was unmarked in front of the back post, but her shot was wide of the target.

Then came the highlight of the first half when Ella Toone put England in front with a brilliant strike from the left side of the box. The move started by Lauren Hemp who pulled it back for the midfielder, and then Toone just hit it into the top corner, giving the Aussie goalkeeper no chance of saving it.

At the start of the second half, Australia was on the front foot, giving England little to no chance to attack or even enjoy some possession. Their best effort came through a Mary Fowler cross which found Caitlin Foord's head near the back post, but the shot was too weak for mary Earps to beat.

But Sam Kerr brought Australia back into the game with a brilliant solo effort. She picked up the ball on the halfway line and took on her Chelsea team-mate Millie Bright and decided to go for goal herself and scored an amazin goal, arguably one of the best in this year's World Cup past.

But The Lionesses reacted well to the setback. Lauren Hemp who probably played the best match of her life took advantage of a defensive error and gave England their lead back. Australia desperately searched for an equaliser as the clock ticked by, but it just wouldn't come.

Sam Kerr had one of the best opportunities to put England in front following a corner but missed the target from close distance. Mary Earps kept England in the game by denying Aussie shots from entering into the net until Alessia Russo gave England a three goal lead.

Lauren Hemp, the best player of the match, assisted Alessia Russo for England's third goal and Russo put England onto to verge of glory with an amazing finish from a tight angle.

When the final whistle blew it was agony and sadness for Australia whereas the Lionesses will play in their first ever World Cup final in the history of their game.

Australia vs England Live Score AUS 1-3 ENG

Kick off at 3:30 pm IST

First half begins!

Australia vs England is underway.

09'I First Chance for England

Georgia Stanway's attemp on goal was saved by the Australian keeper.

10'I Yellow card for Greenwood

Alex Greenwood was shown the first yellow card of the match for a bad challenge.

13'I Attempt by England

Rachel Daly's header from the centre of the box was too high off the target following a cross from the tournament.

17'I Russo misses!

Alessia Russo's right footed shot was wide off the target and failed to give England the lead.

22'I End to end football

Both the teams are trying really hard to find the breakthrough but it just wouldn't come.

29'I First real opportunity for Australia

Clare Polkinghorne's header from the center of the box couldn't find its way to the target as it was blocked by the defense.

36'I England take the lead!(AUS 0-1 ENG)

Ella Toone's shot from the left side of the pitch found the back of the net and its 1-0 to England.

38'I Good response by Australia

Katrina Gorry's right footed shot from outside of the box was saved by Mary Earps quite comfortably.

45'I Another chance for Australia

Mary Fowler's header from the centre of the box was blocked by the English defense.

1 minute of added time announced.

First Half Ended

England lead Australia 1-0 going into the halftime.

Australia vs England Halftime AUS 0-1 ENG

Second half begins!

The second half is underway.

47'I Chance for Australia

Sam Kerr's header from a looping ball got blocked by the English defense.

49'I Another chance for Australia

Caitlin Foord's header was comfortable saved by Mary Earps as it held no power.

52'I Good play by England

England have managed to take the fizz out of Australia's attacks after initial attempts by the Aussies in the opening minutes.

56'I Hemp shoots from long range

Lauren Hemp took a chance and had a shot from distance but it was saved by the Australian goalkeeper and a corner has been awarded to England.

58'I Chance for England

Millie Bright, the captain failed to hit the target from a powerful header following a corner.

61'I Goodplay by Australia

Australia is forcing England to stay in their own half and defend, as they're keep things tight at the top and not allowing England any breathing space.

63'I Australia equalises!(AUS 1-1 ENG)

Sam Kerr scored one of the best goals of the tournament with her right foot and gave Australia the much needed equalizer. It's game on at Sydney.

66'I Another attempt by Kerr

Sam Kerr hit the target with her head but it was headed straight at Mary Earps.

69'I Chance for Enland

No one could get at the end of a good looking cross by Lucy Bronze and the ball travelled across the face of the goal.

69'I Russo misses for England!

Alessia Russo's header from inside of the box missed the target by a whisker.

71'I England back in front!(AUS 1-2 ENG)

Lauren Hemp took advantage of Australia's defensive error and have taken the lead back.

72'I Substitution for Australia

Cortnee Vine replaces Hayley Raso

76'I Stanway shoots!

Georgia Stanways's shot was wat off the target and it's still 2-1 to England.

78'I Chance for England

Millie Bright's header from a cross following a corner was wide off the target.

80'I Substitution for Australia

Emily Van Egmond replaces Clare Polkinghorne.

82'| Chance for Australia

Sam Kerr was unable to find the target with a sumptuous flick.

84'I Kerr misses from close range

Sam Kerr failed to hit the target from close range following a corner.

87'I Russo scores for England!(AUS 1-3 ENG)

Alessia Russo scored from a beautiful ball by Lauren Hemp and it looks like England are heading into the World Cup finals.

88'I Substitution for England

Chloe Kelly replaces Alessia Russo.

88'I Substitution for Australia

Alex Chidiac replaces Katrina Gorry.

6 minutes of added time announced

90'I Substitution for England

Niamh Charles replaces Ella Toone.

90'+4'I Yellow card for Kelly

Chloe Kelly picked up an yellow card for time wasting.

Match ended.

England defeated Australia in an epic semi final match and advanced into their first ever Women's World Cup final.

Australia vs England 90'I Fulltime AUS 1-3 ENG