Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal.

It will be the Lionesses who take on Spain to add a new name to the world cup trophy. 

The final will take place at Stadium Australia on Saturday 20th August.

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Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and it was the Spanish who triumphed to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final.

The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and told us what she thought just after the final whistle was blown.

So Spain are the first side to book their place at the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Gadigal on Saturday 20th August.

But who will join them? 

Co-hosts Australia? 

Or will it be England? 

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Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala

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Abi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1 victory over Colombia which saw The Lionesses through to the semi finals. 

We then descend depths of the stadium where Harriet Drudge catches up with England forward Bethany England.

Australia booked their place in the semi-finals alongside England earlier today. The Matildas defeated France in one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts you’re ever likely to see.

Tamerra Griffin was at the Brisbane stadium in Brisbane / Meeanjin and brought us the sense of drama at the final whistle.

Abi, Michael and Harriet there reflect on this incredible victory for the co-hosts.

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Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala

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Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Tamerra Griffin to reflect on the twenty-third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Japan had won hearts and minds with their adaptable, swash-buckling style to be the surprise package of this tournament.

But their run has been ended by the tournament nous of serial semi-finalists Sweden.

Spain continued their chaotic course through this tournament by knocking out The Netherlands to advance to their first ever Women’s World Cup semi-final. 

Plus we look ahead to the final quarter finals on Saturday: Australia vs France and England against Colombia.

Producer: Steve Hankey

Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala

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Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey, Jay Harris and Michael Cox to reflect on the twentieth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Colombia reached their first ever Women’s World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 to set up a quarter final against England. 

And France swatted Morocco aside 4-0 to complete the quarter final line up.

Michael Cox was at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide / Tarntanya and told us what he thought just after the final whistle.

Plus we look ahead to the Quarterfinals, which begin on Friday.

Producer: Steve Hankey

Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala

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Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur join Michelle Owen to reflect back on what was a nervy night in Brisbane after England and Nigeria went all the way to penalties with the Lionesses scraping through to the quarter finals.

Harriet Drudge brings the story from Australia besting Denmark too.

And we look ahead to tomorrow's final round of 16 matches with Jamaica taking on Colombia and France facing Morocco.

Producer: Steve Hankey

Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Honorary Producer: Chloe/ Kayla the koala

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Michelle Owen and Chloe Morgan reflect on a dramatic exit for the US Women's Team. Beaten on penalties by Sweden, it's the first time the USWNT have failed to reach the World Cup semi-final stage.

South Africa lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in the day's early kick-off but, as reporter Harriet Drudge tells us, the scoreline didn't quite tell the whole story.

Tomorrow sees Denmark play hosts Australia while England's Lionesses take on Nigeria's Super Falcons. Might Sam Kerr and Keira Walsh make surprise appearances?

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Michelle Owen is joined by Harriet Drudge, Steph Yang and Michael Cox to reflect on the seventeenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Spain put a shaky end to their group stage behind them to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and book their place in the last eight.

The Athletic’s Laia Cervello Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and sent us her thoughts just after the final whistle.

Japan continued their impressive form in this Women’s World Cup, putting in another statement performance by knocking out Norway 3-1 to reach the quarter finals.

We also look ahead to tomorrow’s last 16 ties: The Netherlands vs South Africa and Sweden vs the USA.

Producer: Steve Hankey

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the fifteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Germany are the latest and biggest shock exit from this World Cup of the completely unexpected. 

The two time world champions, who were ranked second in the world going into this World Cup, could only draw with South Korea which saw Morocco and Colombia progress from Group H.

The Athletic's Chloe Morgan was inside Brisbane stadium and here are her thoughts after the final whistle  

We also reflected on the group stages as they came to an end and did a little lookahead to the Last 16.

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Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fourteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Jamaica make the knockout stages for the first time ever at the expense of Brazil in yet another earth shattering shock in this Women’s World Cup.

The Reggae Girlz were joined by France in qualifying out of group F. 

England are still basking in their 6-1 win over China which saw them top Group D and secure a last 16 tie against Nigeria.

The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead is with the Lionesses throughout their tournament and brought us the latest from there.

And in Group G another shock as African champions South Africa knocked out Italy to also make the last 16 for the first time ever. 

They progressed alongside Sweden to the knockouts. 

Producer: Steve Hankey

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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