Women’s W’Cup: England beat host Australia, face Spain in finals

England’s Lionesses beat the Women’s World Cup host, Australia 3-1 in the semi-finals on Wednesday, to advance to a historic final.

The PUNCH reports that England will face Spain on Tuesday, in the finals set to be played on Sunday, August 20.

Goals from England’s Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo shattered the Australians’ dreams, as they clinged to a 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain.

The Lionesses had previously failed at this stage twice, but the reigning European champions seized the opportunity this time, silencing 75,000 spectators and securing their first-ever spot in the final.