Bassett’s own goal puts England out of World Cup football as Japan beat 2-1
The Women’s World Cup football semi-finals between England and World Champions, Japan in Edmonton, Canada. In the other semi-final Olympic Champions USA beat Germany 2-0 and reach the finals.
England’s Rafferty called fouls for a clearly pushing Ariyoshi and England penalized and Miyama scores 33rd minute as Bradsley went the wrong way. In the 39th minute Houghton is tripped and Ogimi penalised, penalty to England. England’s most capped footballer Farah Williams 130 caps for England, who overcame homeless for years, scores and England level.
Laura Bassett in tears, as her own goal 2 minutes into extra time , England out of the World Cup and Japan reach their second final in a row and meets USA in the final on Sunday night in Vancouver.
Mark Samson the manager “Laura Bassett kept the team together”, she did not deserve that. We could not have get this far and we should all be very proud of them.
England will now face Germany on Saturday for the Bronze medal.