Summary

  • England beat Colombia to reach Women's World Cup semi-finals

  • Russo and Hemp score as Lionesses come from behind to win

  • England will face co-hosts Australia in last four on Wednesday (11:00 BST)

  1. Postpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    FT: England 2-1 Colombia

    In slightly concerning scenes Rachel Daly is on the deck and looks like she needs a bit of attention to her leg.

    Hopefully that's nothing serious.

  2. Postpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    The Colombia players are on their knees, they look absolutely gutted.

    What a tournament they have had, though. Nice touch from many of the England players who quickly run over to their opponents to console them.

    Sweet Caroline booms around Stadium Australia.

    England commiserate with ColombiaImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'That's more like it from England'published at 13:34 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    FT: England 2-1 Colombia

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

    Millie BrightImage source, Reuters

    That's more like it.

    The resilience they had. Whatever it took, there was such a great feeling on the pitch and I hope they take that into the semi-finals.

  4. FULL-TIME - England reach World Cup semi-finalpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
    Breaking

    England 2-1 Colombia

    They've done it!

    That free-kick was going nowhere and it's England who will face Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup.

    What a fight from the Colombians but the Lionesses saw it out to secure the win and progress.

    The Colombian players drop to the floor as England players flood the pitch to celebrate.

  5. Postpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    The whistle blows and I thought that was going to be it, turns out it's a free-kick for Columbia.

    Is that it?

  6. Postpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

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

    It is in England's grasp but this Colombia side will not relent, they carry on threatening the England goal as much as they can.

  7. Postpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Another ambitious effort from range as Colombia grow impatient.

    Really good opportunity for Linda Caicedo from range on the right but it's a wild shot and it heads out wide.

    Into the final minute. England on the brink.

  8. Postpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Mayra Ramirez is once again there with a decent effort.

    All the chances are falling to Colombia. Less than two minutes of the alotted added time.

  9. 'England's defence has been key'published at 13:29 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Emma Hayes
    Chelsea manager on ITV1

    Defensively England have been strong but on chances created, Colombia just shade it.

    England v ColombiaImage source, EPA
  10. Postpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

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

    Bethany England is the perfect substitution in this game at this stage because of her approach and how she will execute the game plan.

  11. Postpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Faces in hands among the Colombia fans in the crowd as they hope for an equaliser.

    Manuela Vanegas tries a desperate effort from range but it sails over.

  12. 'Hemp has had a brilliant game'published at 13:27 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

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

    What a fantastic game from Lauren Hemp, she has been brilliant all game.

    She has been a physical presence all over the pitch.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Beth England is coming on for Lauren Hemp, who scored England's equaliser.

    It's certainly a nervy few minutes to play in Sydney. Will we have another twist?

  14. Postpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Colombia are throwing everything at this.

    England smother their latest attempt but the South Americans are looking threatening.

  15. Postpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

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

    Resolute defending from England but the frustration is starting to creep in.

    England really need to manage this game and just see it out.

  16. Postpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Free-kick to England out wide on the right close to the half-way line.

    Looks like Beth England is getting ready to come on.

  17. INJURY TIMEpublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    England have mostly dropped deep into their own half.

    With eight minutes added on that's a long time to be camped there.

  18. Postpublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Just minutes on the clock but no doubt we'll get a lump of added time, here.

    Colombia v EnglandImage source, getty
  19. Postpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Leicy Santos again lively down the right-hand side, Mary Earps saves the effort but she carries it over the by-line and it's a corner.

    A superb Millie Bright header ensures nothing comes from it.

  20. Postpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    England 2-1 Colombia

    Great ball through to Leicy Santos who goes one on one with Millie Bright on the left of the area.

    Bright gets the block in but it's straight back to the feet of Santos whose second effort is blocked crucially by Kiera Walsh.

    Colombia are not done here.