On August 12, Beijing time, the 2023 Women's World Cup 1/4 final continued, and European champions England met Colombia. After 90 minutes of intense matching, England turned around from 1-0 down, knocking Colombia 2-1 out of the final four place.
In the 7th minute of the first half, England threatened with consecutive shots in front, and the Colombian defender sacrificed his body to block the danger.
The deadlock was broken in the 44th minute when Colombian No.10 Lacey Santos drove over the head of the England goalkeeper to give Colombia a 1-0 lead.
In half-time stoppage time, England's Hemp caught the Colombian goalkeeper's mistake and scored to put the two sides back at the same level 1-1.
In the 63rd minute of the game, England's Russo received a pass from his teammate, burst into the box and pushed the goal, making it 2-1 for England.
In the 70th minute, Bedoya fired a cold arrow from outside the perimeter and Earps flew in to save the ball.
After 90 minutes, England won 2-1 against Colombia thanks to goals from Henmp and Russo. With all four finals of the Women's World Cup out, England will compete with Australia for a place in the final and the other semi-final between Spain and Sweden.
England starting line-up: Upps, Alex Greenwood, Bright, Carter, Blonzer, Walsh, Steinway, Daly, Thun, Henp, Russo
Colombian starting line-up: Catalina Pérez, Banegas, Daniela Arias, Carolina Arias, Caravali, Ospina, Bedoya, Lacey Santos, Ramirez, Usme, Linda Caicedo