Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - England v Colombia - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 12, 2023 England players celebrate after progressing to the semi finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/ File PhotoSYDNEY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - England players hold no fear about facing Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in their semi-final on Wednesday, saying they welcome the vociferous atmosphere that will greet them at Stadium Australia.
England striker Beth England, who came on as a substitute, said it proved that the team could thrive in an intimidating atmosphere.
but I think you just relish it because (this is) the atmosphere you want from stadiums," England, 29, said.
Australia have broken domestic records for women's soccer match attendances throughout the tournament, helping the team reach the semi-finals for the first time.
"I couldn't even hear the person next to me," she added of the noise made by the fans.
Persons:
Jaimi, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth England, We've, Christian Radnedge, Jamie Freed
Organizations:
Soccer Football, FIFA, England, World, Australia, South, France, ITV, Thomson
Locations:
New Zealand, Colombia, Australia, Sydney, England