SYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - England reached their first Women's World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts' fairytale run came to an end.
After falling at the semi-final stage in the previous two World Cups, England will face Spain on Sunday looking to add a world title to last year's European Championship triumph.
However, Lauren Hemp restored England's lead before Alessia Russo put the result beyond doubt shortly before the end.
"We all dreamed of being in the final and all our family and friends who booked to stay here until the final because they all believed in us.
"At the same time, it's been amazing to play against Australia in Australia.
Persons:
Sam Kerr, Ella Toone, Kerr, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, I've, Lucy Bronze, it's, Russo, Toone, Cathy Freeman's, Mary Earps, Tony Gustavsson's, Ellie Carpenter, Millie Bright, Hemp, Christian Radnedge, Peter Rutherford
Organizations:
SYDNEY, Australia, England, Thomson
Locations:
England, Spain, Australia