FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 – Semi-Finals
Japan vs England 2-1
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton – Wednesday, July 1
Japan booked their place in the Women’s World Cup 2015 final after a 2-1 victory over England, courtesy an unlucky and cruel injury time own goal by England’s Laura Bassett.
Japan went ahead on an Aya Miyama penalty shot on the 33rd minute. Fara Williams responded for the English in the 40th minute, also via the spot.
England’s Laura Bassett, right, is consoled by coach Mark Sampson and Jo Potter after losing their semi final against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Bassett scored an own goal in injury time. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
But it was Bassett’s unfortunate touch, late in the match, that proved the difference.
Japan will face USA in the World Cup’s final in Vancouver Sunday. USA progressed to the final match after a 2-0 win over Germany in Tuesday’s semi final in Montreal.
England will face Germany in the third-place final in Edmonton Saturday.
Japan’s Saori Ariyoshi, left, is fouled by England’s Claire Rafferty during their semi final match at FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
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England’s Karen Bardsley is sent the wrong way and can only watch as Aya Miyama scores Japan’s first goal in their semi final match at FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan celebrates their first goal against England in the semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
England’s Fara Williams scores a penalty against Japan’s Ayumi Kaihori during their semi final match of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
Japan vs England in semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
England’s Laura Bassett, left, reacts after losing to Japan in the semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Bassett scored an own goal in injury time. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
England’s Laura Bassett is consoled by Jo Potter after losing to Japan in the semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
England’s Laura Bassett, right, is consoled by coach Mark Sampson and Jo Potter after losing to Japan in the semi final of FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 in Edmonton Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Photo: Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project
