![]() Mark Metcalfe/FIFA/Getty ImagesĮngland manager Sarina Wiegman called her team's upcoming semifinal clash against Women's World Cup co-host Australia "huge." Sarina Wiegman speaks at the flash interview. The Matildas will be buoyed by the epic penalty shootout victory over France which secured a place in the last four for Australia for the first time, but after 120 minutes of play and 20 penalty kicks, energy and emotion will have been exerted in creating history.Īustralia will also have home advantage – tens of thousands cheering them on against a country the Australians love to beat, no matter which sport. After all, in April, it was Australia which ended England’s unbeaten 30-match run with a 2-0 win, the Lionesses' first loss under manager Sarina Wiegman. ![]() The Matildas and the Lionesses will play each other in Sydney on Wednesday, adding another chapter to the storied sporting history between the two countries.Ĭo-host Australia will be confident despite England’s higher placing in the world rankings. Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesĪ thrilling day of quarterfinals comes to an end with Australia and England victorious in their respective matches. ![]() Players of Australia celebrate as Mackenzie Arnold of Australia saves the first penalty of France.
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