England vs Australia Highlights: England reach first final

Ella Toon's goal gives England an early lead

And it remained so until Sam Kerr equalized in the 63rd minute with a break

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Unfortunately it didn't happen for Matilda

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as England scored the game-winning goal after only eight minutes through Lauren Hemp

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giving England a 2-1 advantage

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In the final minutes of the game, the Lionesses scored another goal to extend their lead to 3-1.

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Apart from hosting the World Cup, Australia was also going to participate in the championship game.

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The nation hosting the event would have been playing for the women's championship for the first time since 1999.

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