England opened it 2023 Women’s World Cup champion fight against Haitianwhen the two teams clashed at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
The Lionesses come into the match as one of the favorites to usurp the top-ranked Americans in the tournament, as they are currently fourth in the FIFA World Rankings. Meanwhile, Haiti faces a major challenge as the 54th ranked team globally.
Even if it’s okay Beth Mead And Leah Williamson, England were able to win a hard-fought victory against a sly young Haitian team. Its only goal came from a penalty in the first half.
Highlight: England held Haiti
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80′: Rejected!
The goalkeepers in this match played very delicately. FIFA’s Best Goalkeeper of the Year 2022 Mary’s ear showed why she deserves an award with this stellar save to preserve her starting spot. She has saved 14 of the previous 22 opponents when scoring for Manchester United.
74′: It’s Theus again!
He continued to break through Haiti’s defense in search of a second goal, but Haiti’s keeper Kerly Théus didn’t have it. Her solid defense kept things tight for her team as it fought for survival.
63′: Create a chance
Haiti’s attack ensured England’s defense kept doing their best in the second half and just missed a huge opportunity to equalize.
57′: Defensive counterattack
He took the lead in the first half, but struggled early in the second, as Haiti goalkeeper Théus saved shot after shot, racking up seven saves over the course of 60 minutes.
50′: Not on my watch!
Earps was keen on the goal early in the second half, displaying some catlike reflexes to thwart Haiti’s shot.
36′: Try to ride a bike!
If you’re about to score your first goal on the biggest stage, you can do it in style too, right? Haiti scored an A in the subtleties of this bike kick attempt, but dropped a few letter points in accuracy.
29′: WOODEN TABLE! He took the lead on the penalty spot…. final
There was drama after 29 minutes. First, England were awarded a penalty when a Haitian defender raised his hand to hit the ball.
Then, after the first penalty of Georgia Stanway was saved, the referee thought that the goalkeeper had left the line too early. Stanway then returned to his original position, giving England a 1–0 lead. He went undefeated when he scored his first goal at the Women’s World Cup, with a score of 13-2-0.
England’s Georgia Stanway scored against Haiti in 29′ | 2023 Women’s World Cup
Watch England’s Georgia Stanway score against Haiti in the 29th minute at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
14′: Haiti closes!
Haiti almost scored their first World Cup goal and soon took the lead in this impressive game, but the shot went wide of the post.
4′: Early pressure
Chloe Kelly soon challenged the Haitian keeper with a left-footed long shot.
3′: Fancy passing
England soon proved sharp, applying pressure with sharp passes as they put the ball into the danger zone.
BEFORE
Stage setting
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