It took 20 penalties, multiple posts and French agony. It took the longest and wildest shootout in World Cup history, men’s or women’s. But at the end …
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World Cup: How Australia, England Prevailed
In a match that felt like it may never end, Australia’s Cortnee Vine tallied on the 20th penalty kick, ending the longest-ever World Cup game. England advanced, too, after mounting a comeback win over upstart Colombia, and whittling the field down to four teams: Australia, England, Spain and Sweden. Plus, skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin condemns the “hateful” criticism aimed at the USWNT, The Athletic hails the rise of goalkeepers, and more.
Matildas, Lionesses Advance
SYDNEY (AP) — The tests keep coming for England at the Women’s World Cup and the Lionesses keep roaring. Alessia Russo fired England into the semifinals with a second-half goal to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a game that showcased the resolve of Sarina Wiegman’s team and set up a clash with …
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