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at their own world cup, thrilling a nation in the process. but now comes the mouthwatering prospect of european champions england, and even the co—hosts admit that they're underdogs. look at resources financially, obviously they are a massive favourite going into this game, but if you then add the belief we have, but the one thing that we have that they don't have is the support and the belief from the fans, and that itself is going to be massive. this vast stadium will shortly be filled with more than 70,000 australia fans, all desperate to see their side progress to the final at the expense of england, whose supporters here will of course be vastly outnumbered. the big question — whether their team can spoil the co—hosts�* party. australia has enjoyed the upper hand so far this summer, its men's and women's cricket teams retaining the ashes and its netballers beating england in the world cup final. the lionesses, however, downplaying talk of a special rivalry.
a sell out 80,000—seater stadium australia in sydney for a place in the final. our sports editor dan roan has more. it was the lionesses�* greatest triumph, becoming champions of europe on home soil. a year on, they remain on course to surpass even that with a first—ever appearance in the world cup final the prize, if they can beat familiarfoes here in sydney. it's going to be a very competitive game. lots of players from australia also play in the women's super league, so they know each other really well and of course, they want to beat us, but we want to beat them. so that's the main competitiveness we will get in front of us tomorrow. england's comeback victory over colombia in the last round has given them belief that this time they can go all the way, and seem to be relishing taking on the co—hosts, australia. in terms of the crowd, i think we're just super excited to play in front of a really intense, full stadium. for the women's game, that's what we want. that's what we expect now at these big tournaments,
better and lift the world cup trophy itself for the first time. they have had to contend with a lot during this tournament — injuries to key players, the suspension of their top scorer. they have had to find form as the competition has gone on and now they perhaps face their sternest test to date, playing the co—hosts themselves, australia, here in sydney. they are the one team to manage to beat sarina wiegman's england during her 37 match tanya. it feels like an epic semifinal. it was the lionesses' greatest triumph, becoming champions of europe on home soil. a year on, they remain on course to surpass even that with a first ever appearance in the world cup final the prize, if they can beat familiarfoes here in sydney. it's going to be a very competitive game. lots of players from australia also play in the women's super league, so they know each other really well and of course, they want to beat us, but we want to beat them. so that's the main competitiveness we will get in front of us tomorrow.
england's comeback victory over colombia in the last round has given them belief that this time they can go all the way, and seem to be relishing taking on the co—hosts, australia. in terms of the crowd, i think we're just super excited to play in front of a really intense, full stadium. for the women's game, that's what we want. that's what we expect now at these big tournaments, especially in a semi—final. so for us, we thrive in those moments. these lionesses know that they're about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. but if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, england's rugby union team won the world cup right here by beating australia, one of english sport's greatest ever moments. the matildas' journey to a first semi—final has gripped the nation with record viewing figures and ticket sales. they've really grown with us throughout this whole tournament from all over the country has been absolutely unreal and they're really like a 12th men out there for us. like a 12th man out there for us.
they'll face england or co—hosts australia in the final in sydney on sunday. even though they had the ball a lot, they did not create that much. i thought we had to work a lot in defence and i think we came out better in the second half but of course, losing like this and being so close to a final, it feels brutal right now. this is spanish history and that is it, it's amazing. we make history playing the quarters, so to get to the final is just amazing. the players, we know how good we are, how good the team is, and we have to keep pushing. wednesay�*s 2nd semi—final is expected to be a sell—out at the 81,000—capacity stadium australia and there's fighting talk from both camps as austraia and england
lots of players from australia also play in the women's super league so they know each other really well and. of course, they want to beat us, but we want to beat them. so that's the main competitiveness we will get in front of us tomorrow. england's comeback victory over colombia in the last round has given them belief that this time they can go all the way, and seem to be relishing taking on the co—hosts, australia. in terms of the crowd, i think we're just super excited to play in front of a really intense, full stadium. for the women's game, that's what we want. that's what we expect now at these big tournaments, especially in a semi—final. so for us, we thrive in those moments. these lionesses know that they're about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. but if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, england's rugby union team won the world cup right here by beating australia, one of english sport's greatest ever moments. the matildas' journey to a first
world cup semi—finals — equalised through rebecka blomqvist and it looked like the match would be going to extra time. butjust 93 seconds later spain's captain olga carmona scored an 89th—minute winner to spark wild scenes ofjubilation among their supporters at eden park. they'll face england or co—hosts australia in the final in sydney on sunday. even though they had the ball a lot, they did not create that much. i thought we had to work a lot in defence and i think we came out better in the second half but of course, losing like this and being so close to a final, it feels brutal right now. this is spanish history and that is it, it's amazing. we make history playing the quarters, so to get
it's official — neymar is leaving paris saint—germain to go to saudi arabia and play for al hilal. the deal is expected to be around 90m euros plus add ons. neymarjoined the french champions in 2017 for a world record fee of 200m pounds. but he was apparently not part of new coach luis enrique�*s plans so he's the latest big money transfer in the saudi pro league. spain have sealed their place in sunday's women's world cup final after beating sweden in a dramatic semifinal tie in auckland. a game of few chances sparked into life when 19—year—old substitute salma para—lluelo gave spain the lead with just ten minutes remaining. sweden — who've now lost back—to—back world cup semi—finals — equalised through rebecka blomqvist and it looked like the match would be going to extra time. butjust 93 seconds later spain's captain 0lga carmona scored an 89th—minute winner to spark wild scenes ofjubilation among their supporters at eden park. they'll face england or co—hosts australia in the final
really well and. of course, they want to beat us, but we want to beat them. so that's the main competitiveness we will get in front of us tomorrow. england's comeback victory over colombia in the last round has given them belief that this time they can go all the way, and seem to be relishing taking on the co—hosts, australia. in terms of the crowd, i think we're just super excited to play in front of a really intense, full stadium. for the women's game, that's what we want. that's what we expect now at these big tournaments, especially in a semi—final. so for us, we thrive in those moments. these lionesses know that they're about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. but if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, england's rugby union team won the world cup right here by beating australia, one of english sport's greatest ever moments. the matildas' journey to a first semi—final has gripped the nation with record viewing figures and ticket sales. they've really grown with us
our sports editor dan roan has more. it was the lionesses' greatest triumph, becoming champions of europe on home soil. a year on, they remain on course to surpass even that with a first—ever appearance in the world cup final the prize, if they can beat familiarfoes here in sydney. it's going to be a very competitive game. lots of players from australia also play in the women's super league, so they know each other really well and of course, they want to beat us, but we want to beat them. so that's the main competitiveness we will get in front of us tomorrow. england's comeback victory over colombia in the last round has given them belief that this time they can go all the way, and seem to be relishing taking on the co—hosts, australia. in terms of the crowd, i think we're just super excited to play in front of a really intense, full stadium. for the women's game, that's what we want. that's what we expect now at these big tournaments,