UPDATED: England beat Australia, reach female World Cup final

The English female national football team has defeated the co-hosts Australian counterparts to reach the female World Cup final.

England defeated Australia 3-1 to reach the final for the first time.

They will square off with Spain in the final, while Australia will take on Sweden for the third place match.

The English side spoiled the host nation’s party with a 3-1 win Wednesday morning.

The European champions’ goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo in the final 20 minutes was wall it takes to ensure the sudden death of ambition of the Matildas.

Australia’s Sam Kerr scored for the hosts, but missed two late chances.

England will play Spain in Sunday’s final, and it would be the first title for either team.

It’s also England’s first trip to the final after making the semis at the last two World Cups.

Though England was considered a favorite coming in, this was something of an improbable run.

The Lionesses lost three of their best players to injury, and have had to scrap through some games while in Australia.

They survived a 10-woman against Nigeria in the second round following a penalty shoot-out that saw an early exit for the African champions. Read more.

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