Australia's semi-final opponent locked in as England down Colombia in thriller
Australia will take on England in the semi finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Wednesday night.
England booked its spot in the final four with a 2-1 win over Colombia on Saturday night, hours after the Matildas down France in a penalty shootout.
Wednesday's semi at Stadium Australia in Sydney will kick off at 8pm.
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Alessia Russo of England celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal of the quarter final. Getty
Alessia Russo fired England into the semi-finals, the Arsenal striker's second-half goal completing a come-from-behind win for the Lionesses after Leicy Santos had given the Colombians a first-half lead.
Lauren Hemp equalised before half time and Russo struck the winner in the 63rd minute as England advanced to the semi-finals for the third straight time. It will face co-host Australia for a spot in the final.
