England uses comeback win to top Colombia in last Women's World Cup quarterfinal
Alessia Russo fired England into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup in a 2-1 win against Colombia on Saturday.
The Arsenal striker's second-half goal completed a come-from-behind win for the Lionesses after Leicy Santos had given the Colombians a first-half lead.
Lauren Hemp equalized before halftime and Russo struck the winner in the 63rd minute as England advanced to the semifinals for the third straight time. It will face co-host Australia for a spot in the final.
England lost in the semifinals in 2015 and 2019, going out to Japan and the United States, respectively.
Wiegman led the Lionesses to victory in the European Championship last year, having won that competition with Netherlands in 2017.
With many of the favourites, including America, Germany, France and Japan, already eliminated, England will be increasingly confident that it can win its first Women's World Cup.
It showed character to come back from Santos' goal in the 44th at Stadium Australia, as well as cope with a partisan crowd that was hugely in favour of Colombia.
Then there was the physical approach of their opponents, who weighed in with a number of heavy challenges. Rachel Daly was sent to the ground after one particularly strong tackle in the first half and Alex Greenwood was caught in the face by Mayra Ramirez' trailing arm.
Yet it was Colombia that suffered an early blow when Carolina Arias injured her left knee and had to be substituted. Later in the half she was seen sobbing on the on the bench after receiving treatment.
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