Match Preview: Australia vs England | FIFA Women's World Cup ...
Australia takes on England in their semi-final clash tonight at Stadium Australia, looking to advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
The game at Stadium Australia will see the CommBank Matildas face England, with both sides looking to advance to the final against Spain in Sydney on Sunday.
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Tony Gustavsson talked about his side heading into the semi-final clash, “When it comes to the line-up we’ll have a discussion tonight again about minutes,” Gustavsson said. “I think consistency and chemistry are key for any team that wants to be successful in tournaments.
“I have some tough decisions to make tonight – I have a lot of player availability. What we’ll do is look at always trying to start as strong as possible but finish even stronger. Meaning what kind of starting line-up do we want to have, but also what kind of finishing XI do we want to have – what kind of tool, game-changer, do we think we need in a game like this? Type of players – whether it’s speed or aerial presence or closing out a game.
“There’ll be some long conversations tonight and some tough decisions to be made. A lot of players deserve to start, but a lot of players also deserve to finish the game and win it for us.”
Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie ArnoldDefenders: Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Clare Polkinghorne, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt, Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte GrantMidfielders/Forwards: Cortnee Vine, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Caitlin Foord, Emily van Egmond, Mary Fowler, Tameka Yallop, Hayley Raso, Kyah Simon, Katrina Gorry, Sam Kerr, Kyra Cooney-Cross
England has had a perfect run so far in the tournament, kicking off their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Haiti thanks to a Georgia Stanway penalty.
Their next result would see them beat Denmark, with a first-half strike from Lauren James the difference between the two sides. A 6-1 win over China PR in their final group stage game saw the side take top spot in their group and advance to the knockout stages.
The Lionesses were pushed all the way in their Round of 16 clash against Nigeria, forced to go to penalties after no side could find the back of the net in the encounter.
The side then travelled to Sydney to face Colombia in the quarter-finals, after going behind the side clawed back a goal through Lauren Hemp to send things into the break locked at 1-1. Alessia Russo scored the matchwinner to send England into the semi-finals.
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Ellie Roebuck, Hannah HamptonDefenders: Lotte Wubben-Moy, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Esme MorganMidfielders: Laura Coombs, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh, Katie ZelemForwards: Rachel Daly, Beth England, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Katie Robinson, Alessia Russo
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FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ - Semi-Finals
Australia v EnglandDate: Wednesday, 16 August 2023Venue: Stadium Australia, SydneyKick-Off: 8:00 pm (AEST)Broadcast: Optus Sport and Channel 7 How to Watch
