Saturday’s action saw the winners of a pair of contrasting and equally intriguing quarter-finals join Germany and United States in the last four of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™.
The all-AFC clash between Australia and Japan began as something of a slow burner, but the suspense gradually built until the closing stages, when the defending champions, who had dominated possession, grabbed a late winner.
In the second, highly anticipated fixture between Canada and England in Vancouver, the two teams served up a fascinating battle, featuring a whirlwind start and numerous edge-of-the-seat moments. Backed by a raucous crowd, the Canadians fought hard, but in the end the Three Lionesses’ clinical finishing and stout defending shattered the dreams of the tournament hosts.
Japan and England, having both booked an appearance at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on 1 July, also known as Canada Day in the host nation, will therefore lock horns for a place in the Final.
Results
Quarter-finals
Australia 0–1 Japan
England 2-1 Canada….
Con las victorias de Japon 1-0 sobre Australia y de Inglaterra 2-1 ante los anfitriones Canada, quedaron definidas las semifinales del Mundial Femenino Canada 2015…que se jugaran martes y miercoles proximos así…
