# England Women’s Football Team Secure World Cup Semi-Final Spot After Resilient Performance Against Colombia
England’s women’s football team have secured their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a resilient performance against Colombia. The Lionesses came from a goal down to win the match 2-1, with head coach Sarina Wiegman praising her side for their “resilience”.
## England Come From Behind To Beat Colombia
England’s women’s football team faced Colombia in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday night. The Lionesses had to come from behind after Colombia took the lead in the first half. However, England showed great resilience and fought back to secure a 2-1 victory.
The match was a tense affair, with both sides having chances to take the lead. England had the better of the chances in the first half but were unable to make them count. Colombia took the lead in the 35th minute through a well-taken strike from midfielder Yoreli Rincon.
England responded well and equalised just before half-time through a header from captain Steph Houghton. The Lionesses then took the lead in the second half through a well-taken strike from substitute Lucy Bronze. England held on to secure a 2-1 victory and book their place in the semi-finals of the tournament.
## Sarina Wiegman Praises England’s Resilience
England head coach Sarina Wiegman was delighted with her side’s performance, praising their resilience and determination. She said: “I’m very pleased with the resilience that we showed tonight. We knew it was going to be a tough game and we had to fight for every ball. We showed great character to come back from a goal down and I’m proud of my players for that.”
Wiegman also praised her side for their tactical awareness, saying: “We changed our tactics at half-time and it paid off. We were able to create more chances and take control of the game. I’m very pleased with the way my players adapted to the changes and I’m delighted with the result.”
## England Set To Face Co-Hosts Australia In Semi-Finals
England will now face co-hosts Australia in the semi-finals of the tournament on Tuesday 30th June. The Lionesses will be looking to secure their place in the final and continue their impressive run in the competition.
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## Conclusion
England’s women’s football team have secured their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a resilient performance against Colombia. The Lionesses came from a goal down to win the match 2-1, with head coach Sarina Wiegman praising her side for their “resilience”. England will now face co-hosts Australia in the semi-finals of the tournament on Tuesday 30th June, with all the action available to UK users only on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds & the BBC Sport website & app.