Summary

  • Watch or listen to Women's World Cup semi-final in Sydney at top of page (UK only)

  • FT: Australia 1-3 England - Toone opener cancelled out by wonderful Kerr solo strike, Hemp restores England lead & Russo adds third

  • Lionesses into final for first time & become first England football team to reach that stage since 1966

  • England will face Spain in the final on Sunday

  • Get Involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

  1. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Australia 0-1 England

    Australia drive forward and Lucy Bronze has to head a cross behind for a corner.

  2. 'No contact'published at 11:45 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    The first thought was that the defender looked like she was trying to win that foul. I don't think there was contact.

  3. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Australia 0-1 England

    England win the ball back high up the pitch and launch a counter.

    A deep cross from Rachel Daly finds Lauren Hemp whose diving header is stopped by the boot of Australia keeper Mackenzie Arnold.

    It wouldn't have counted, with Hemp fouling her defender as the cross came in. But it's another warning sign from the Lionesses.

    Hemp lies on the floor after seeing her diving header saved.Image source, PA Media
  4. 'Beautiful strike from Toone'published at 11:43 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    I won't be able to see that Ella Toone strike enough times. Beautiful.

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    Theo: Lift off… great finish from Toone!

    Emma: WHAT. A. GOAL. TOOOOOOONNEEYYYYYYYY!! YES!

    Rach: What a beautiful goal! Take a bow.

    Benjamin Watts: Tooney! Pick that one out.

  6. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Australia 0-1 England

    Australia aren't shaken by this, they haven't changed anything tactically and continue to push.

    Mary Fowler sees Caitlin Foord running down the right but her ball over the top has too much pace on it and skids out for a goal kick.

  7. 'England's tails are up'published at 11:41 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Look how Australia are being pinned back and how high Millie Bright and Alex Greenwood are.

    England's tails are up.

    Hemp breaks away from Carpenter.Image source, Reuters
  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    YESSSS!! I just jumped out of my seat at work and everyone looked - oh dear!

    From Adam 22, London

    Gripped at work! Boss is back at mid day...I'll be utilising my lunch hour. C'mon ladies!

    Noodle in Halifax

    ABSOLUTE SCENES - what a strike by Toone!

    James, London

  9. Postpublished at 41 mins

    Australia 0-1 England

    The only time Australia have been behind this tournament, they've lost.

    3-2 against Nigeria in the groups.

  10. 'Boos or Tooooone?'published at 11:40 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

    Well that goal has certainly quietened the crowd at Stadium Australia. They even booed when Ella Toone's name was announced as the goalscorer. Or maybe they were shouting "Tooooone"?

  11. Toone loves the big stagepublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

    What a finish! Ella Toone absolutely loves the big stage.

    She scored that superb chip in the final at Euro 2022 and now she's scored the opener - another stunning strike - in the World Cup semi-final.

    It's a buzz kill for the fans here in the stadium and they have been growing more impatient as the half has gone on, whistling every time England have the ball.

    The game plan is working to perfection so far from England.

    Toone celebrates by making a heart symbol with her hands.Image source, Reuters
  12. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Australia 0-1 England

    Straight down the other end Australia have a chance to bounce back.

    Katrina Gorry has a go from range but her shot is straight at England keeper Mary Earps.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    Bosh!! What a finish!!!!!!

    Nick, Kent

    What a hit!!!!! Ella Toone take a bow!!

    Josh, Sheffield.

    YEEEEES. TOOOOONE! I'M GOING CRAZY RIGHT NOW!!

    Jobbo, Tottenham

  14. 'Top bins'published at 11:39 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Sumptuous play, good build up from England.

    What about that! Strike through the ball. Top bins, side netting.

    That is the way to answer any criticism that Ella Toone has had this tournament, I am delighted for her.

    Ella Toone flies into the air after unleashing a powerful shot towards goal - australia defenders watch helpless.Image source, Reuters
  15. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Australia 0-1 England

    England have never lost a World Cup game after going in front.

    Still, there is a very long way to go.

  16. 'It just exploded off her foot'published at 11:38 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-1 England

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm just loving looking around and seeing all these stunned Australian faces.

    Well worked by Alessia Russo in the corner, nice dummy from Lauren Hemp and it is struck so sweetly into the top corner by Ella Toone.

    Beautiful strike. Mackenzie Arnold had no chance!

    Ella Toone blasts the ball towards goal.Image source, Reuters
  17. goal

    GOAL - Australia 0-1 Englandpublished at 36 mins

    Ella Toone

    THAT IS SOME GOAL!

    England silence Stadium Australia as the ball rolls past Alessia Russo straight into the path of Ella Toone.

    The angle is tight, she's surrounded by yellow shirts, but she gets her head down and buries the ball into the corner.

    England have the advantage.

  18. Postpublished at 34 mins

    Australia 0-0 England

    Over the last few minutes, Australia have stepped up a gear.

    England are dropping off. The Lionesses fan in me doesn't like this.

  19. 'Australia knew that was their chance'published at 11:34 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    Australia 0-0 England

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    You see how quick Australia break. Five players with Ellie Carpenter, when Jess Carter lost the ball.

    They knew that was their chance.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 16 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    England going in hard with their tackles and letting the Aussies know that they're up for a fight. Great strategy from the Weigmeister. Come on England!!!

    Josh in Sheffield

    Is it just me or is this referee only giving fouls against England? Seem every Australia foul is being overlooked.

    Anon

    Ref giving everything Australia's way. Supposedly they've only committed 1 foul in the first 28 minutes...

    Mark