Fifa Women's World Cup semi-final: FT: Japan 2-1 England

Summary

Bassett own goal as tries to clear cross
Defender distraught after full-time whistle
Rafferty & Duggan struck Japan crossbar
Japan will face USA in final, Monday 00:00 BST

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

'England can regroup'published at 00:50 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
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I felt Japan were a bit cocky and disrespectful to England before the game and that showed in the first few minutes as they couldn't keep hold of possession. To get that penalty to make it 1-1, means England can regroup.
Natasha Dowie, Liverpool Ladies striker
Postpublished at 00:50 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
He's not joking....
'England getting better'published at 00:49 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
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England have been doing better every game and they have gone into this match looking like they believe they can beat Japan.
Rachel Yankey, Former England midfielder
Postpublished at 00:48
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'Stonewall' says Trevor Sinclair when analysing England's penalty. With a glint in his eye and a smile on his face.
That was as clear cut a penalty as one that Trevor was involved in - Michael Owen's fall over Mauricio Pochettino in 2002...
Postpublished at 00:47 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
You can watch the Japan penalty now using the highlights tab. Was it or wasn't it?
'They don't know when they're beaten'published at 00:47 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
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The English bench erupted when Fara Williams put that one away, these players never know when they are beaten. Sitting at the same end, there was no way Ayumi Kaihori was going to save that. Williams hit the back of the net before the Japanese goalkeeper had a chance of stopping it.
Alistair Magowan, BBC Sport at Commonwealth Stadium
If you fall asleeppublished at 00:46 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
It's been a stinking hot day, let's be honest. So if you do fall asleep during our finest hour you'll be pleased to learn that there is a re-run from 08:00 BST tomorrow morning.
It will be available on the iPlayer and repeated on the Red Button. You can't miss it.
Get involved #GoLionessespublished at 00:46 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
Stacy Phillips:, external Once again, Steph Houghton showing her mettle as captain to help start the England comeback.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 00:46 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
Great half. Japan as expected keeping the ball the better, England a real threat on set plays and counters.
Penalty ref!?published at 45 mins
Japan 1-1 England
It could be argued that England's penalty was on the soft side.
But evidence would suggest that Japan's penalty should have been a free-kick, that the foul started outside the box.
Neither were penalties for me. Call it a draw and get on with it.
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Japan 1-1 England
Japan line up in their innovative 'bus-stop'corner routine but England defend it well. Can they counter? Jill Scott loses out.
Penalties galorepublished at 00:44 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
Postpublished at 00:43 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper
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What a fantastic response from England and you can see how much it means for them. It was a well-drilled penalty and the goalkeeper could not get near it. Fara Williams leads by example and she will put herself up there to take the pressure off the team time and time again so I'm absolutely thrilled for her.
Postpublished at 42 mins
Japan 1-1 England
Don't even think about going to sleep. This is a compelling, gripping semi-final. England have once again showed great resolve to come from behind.
Postpublished at 00:42 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-1 England
Sue Smith
Former England forward
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Fara Williams, she’s an experienced player, she’s stepped up and you can see how much it means to the players, they’re straight over to the bench. Well done Fara Williams, I was nervous for her.
GOALpublished at 40 mins
Japan 1-1 England - Fara Williams (Pen)
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She scored a penalty against Colombia, but this is an altogether different kettle of fish. Never mind, Fara Williams steps up and slams home, a lovely strike. England deservedly level - even if the penalty award was, er, questionable...
Postpublished at 00:40 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-0 England
Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper
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Steph Houghton has been the player to change it again. Ogimi steps on her heel and that is a penalty.
PENALTY to ENGLANDpublished at 39 mins
Japan 1-0 England
Never been a penalty! Steph Houghton goes down but that was soft. One soft pen each...
Postpublished at 00:39 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-0 England
Get involved #golionessespublished at 00:38 British Summer Time 2 July 2015
Japan 1-0 England
Kevin Belgium:, external There have been too many dubious pens in this tournament. Video evidence is needed.
Naveed Afzal:, external That was such a needless foul by Rafferty. England ladies now need to be careful of not going gung-ho as there is plenty of time.
Gambeanö Snitch:, external Duggan doesn't do enough for England. Comes across like a Heskey type player. Need Kirby/Carney on to help Taylor.