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Can England stop the US? If you look at the previous tournament history, the Lionesses should definitely be a tough nut for the defending champion. The English women won all their five World Cup matches with a goal difference of 11: 1. With the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup 2019 England has reached the round of the last four for the second time in a row. Four years ago in Canada defeated in the semi-final Japan just 1: 2 and was in the end of third. Will the team of Phil Neville reach the first final this time?
But the US is also inexorably heading for its fourth Women’s World Cup title. Against the strong teams of Spain and hosts France, the Stars and Stripes had much more problems than in the group stage, but the progress secured each with a 2-1. So far, the US women have always reached at least the semi-finals in finals, so again this time. Only in three out of seven cases (1995, 2003 and 2007) was it not enough for the final.
If you believe before the semi-final England vs. US odds of bookmakers, is the upcoming final not a lot in the way. For the bookmakers, the US is the clear favorite. The betting base, however, expects an extremely close duel and sets in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup 2019 England vs. US tip on “meet both”.
England:
The English women’s national football team had in the quarterfinals ran against former world champion Norway. The English women started in a concentrated, aggressive and offensive manner and consequently took the lead early on. The Three Lionesses took advantage of the uncertainty of the Norwegians and continued to put pressure. So the women of coach Phil Neville increased even before the break to 2: 0.
England continued to set the tone in the second round, albeit less intensely. At the end there was a sovereign 3: 0 victory for the English women to book. In the world rankings, the Lionesses have meanwhile moved up to third place and have impressively substantiated this status at this final round. There are several world-class players in the squad.
Only in the first World Cup match against Scotland conceded England a goal. Thus, the English are in this tournament already 371 minutes without conceding. Even at home, the euphoria increases. 7.6 million football fans had supported their team against Norway in front of the TV. At the semi-finals, a crowd of up to ten million people is expected.
National coach Phil Neville, who himself was a pro for Manchester United and Everton, is optimistic ahead of the game. His players should concentrate on themselves. If the team can show their best with confidence and optimism, Neville has a good chance of winning. In addition, the coach hopes for the surprise factor. Captain Steph Houghton, who was beaten by Norway, should be fit for the semi-finals.
UNITED STATES :
In the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup, the US women met host France last Friday. From the beginning, both teams acted at high speed. In a first half, which was determined by both defenses, the Stars and Stripes went with the only noteworthy chance early in the lead. “Les Bleues”, however, had big problems with the duel strength of the USA.
In the second round of the World Cup host was courageous and offensive, but thereby offered the record world champion but also more space. The team of coach Jill Ellis knew how to take advantage of these rooms and increased to 2: 0. Ten minutes before the end, France was rewarded with the goal for his efforts. In the final phase, the French women threw everything once again forward. But the defensive of the USA held and brought the 2: 1 over time.
Player of the game was of course Megan Rapinoe. With her two goals each in the quarter-final and quarter-finals, she is now the first player to score two or more goals in two consecutive knockout matches. Overall, Rapinoe has already five tournament hits on the account and leads together with teammate Alex Morgan and the Englishwoman Ellen White the scorers list.
Overall, the US is on the offensive on a record course. The three-time world champion set the highest mark in 1991 with 25 goals in a tournament. Currently you are already at 22 hits. Coach Ellis’ women are particularly dangerous in the early stages, with the USA scoring in the first twelve minutes of each of the five finals matches. According to forecasts, the US is the favorite to win against England.
England W vs USA W head to head matches
02.03.19 SHE USA W England W 2 : 2
08.03.18 SHE USA W England W 1 : 0
04.03.17 SHE USA W England W 0 : 1
04.03.16 SHE USA W England W 1 : 0
13.02.15 FI England W USA W 0 : 1