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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,
scenes ofjubilation among their supporters at eden park. they'll face england or co—hosts australia in the final in sydney on sunday. wednesay�*s 2nd semi—final is expected to be a sell—out wednesday'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 australia and england renew their sporting rivalry once again. being knocked out by anyone is kind of unthinkable. a load of english people would like to see us knocked out and many australians would like to see a us knock england out. we have so many big rivalries with big countries. england are such a top team. we've been taking it one game at the time it seems to be working for us
an investigation is in the early stages. the new ground on the banks of the river mersey is expected to be completed late next year. it's a huge few days for the england lionesses, with the world cup semifinal against australia coming up on wednesday. they'll be favourites against the co—hosts but they did lose to the matildas in a friendly back in april, ending their 30—match unbeaten run. semifinal of a world cup is a difficult game and obviously we can take some confidence from that game but we weren't at our best and i'm sure they are aware of that and we have changed a lot of that since then with shape and players and the mentality in the world cup is different so i imagine they won't be to focused on that, knowing it would be a tough game as well. hopefully it would be a good game for the fans to watch. records have tumbled after an astonishing knock in the women's hundred today. england's tammy beaumont tammy beaumont has hit the first century in the women's competition. the welsh fire batter brought up her ton offjust 52 balls and she went onto reach 118, that's the highest individual score in the women's or men's hundred to date. and that helped welsh fire to 181 for three against trent rockets, the highest team score in the women's competition. they won by 41 runs. so a possible re—call
for the saudi pro league because amongst a number of star names clearly the move the move this summer, neymar is one of the biggest in football. everton have released a statement this evening saying everyone at the club is heartbroken after a worker died following an incident at the site of their new stadium in liverpool. the 26—year—old was taken to hospital after being hurt on the construction site at bramley moore dock. merseyside police say the man's family have been informed and an investigation is in the early stages. the new ground on the banks of the river mersey is expected to be completed late next year. it's a huge few days for the england lionesses, with the world cup semifinal against australia coming up on wednesday. they'll be favourites against the co—hosts but they did lose to the matildas in a friendly back in april, ending their 30—match unbeaten run. semifinal of a world cup is a difficult game and obviously we can take some confidence from that game
for the first time in team history australia have reached the semifinals of the women's world cup, edging out france in a nail-biting penalty shootout. the tournament co-hosts will now face england, who also advanced after a comeback win against colombia. cnn's patrick snell has the details. >> reporter: so now we now the four countries that will contest the semifinals in australia and new zealand on friday. it was sxweend spain booking their spots. on saturday it was all about the co-hosts australia and the amazing storyline the matildas continue to tell. it was nil-nil after 120 minutes and that's when the drama began. aussie keeper mckenzie arnold making four saves. arnold is moved off her line. dolly goes again. it matters not, though, because
velodrome. 0nce after two successes in the velodrome. once again there was success for britain's younger writers picking up bronzer the under 20 three road race. this time next week we'll have a new name on the women's world cup. and it's england who are the favourites but standing in the way of the lionnesses are the co—hosts australia, who will be buoyed by their penalty shootout win over france. all eyes will turn to sydney, ahead of that huge semi—final on wednesday, as our sports editor dan roan reports. a light recovery session for the lionesses today after the quarterfinal victory that kept sarina wiegman's side on course for world cup glory. the team's comeback against colombia in sydney, testament to its resilience and a growing belief. but with a first—ever appearance in the final at stake, the european champions now face their toughest test to date here, the co—hosts, australia. i'm so excited for it. i love being in situations like that. i feel like we are definitely going to thrive from it.