By Daily Sports on June 29, 2019

Holders the United States overcame hosts France to book a semi-final date with England at the Women’s World Cup.

Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in each half for the USA, the first a low free-kick that went in through a crowd of players, the second a side-foot finish.

France did not manage a single shot on target in the first half but Wendie Renard’s late header gave them hope.

Les Bleues then had appeals for a penalty waved away after Amel Majri’s cross struck Kelley O’Hara’s arm.

The United States, who have never failed to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals, will face Phil Neville’s Lionesses in Lyon on Tuesday (20:00 BST).

The result also means there will be a Great Britain women’s team at Tokyo 2020 because England are guaranteed to be one of the top three European teams at the World Cup. (BBC)

•Photo shows USA players

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 29, 2019

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