The England Women’s National Soccer Team is making history! On Tuesday, June 25th, the team defeated Colombia 2-1 in a thrilling match to reach the semifinals of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This marks the first time in English soccer history that a women’s team has reached the semifinals of the tournament.
The match was a nail-biter, with both teams playing fiercely and evenly matched. England was the first to score, with a goal from Ellen White in the third minute of the match. Colombia answered back with a goal from Yoreli Rincon in the 39th minute. The score remained tied until the second half when England’s captain Steph Houghton scored the winning goal in the 67th minute.
The match was an emotional one for both teams, as it was the first time either had reached the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. After the match, England’s coach Phil Neville said, “It’s been an incredible journey for us. We’ve worked so hard for this and I’m so proud of my players.”
The England Women’s National Soccer Team will now face the United States in the semifinals on July 2nd. It will be a tough match, but the team is confident they can win and make it to the finals.
No matter what happens, this has already been an incredible achievement for the England Women’s National Soccer Team. They have made history and have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in international soccer.
