BERLIN, July 9 -- Midfielder Elise Bussaglia netted a late 1-1 equalizer for France to force England into overtime and penalty shootout in which England defenders Claire Rafferty and Faye White failed to convert their attempts from the spot in front of 26,395 spectators at Bay Arena on Saturday.
After an unspectacular first half England midfielder Jill Scott opened the scoring at the 59th minute with a successful long-range effort to stun France. The deficit forced France to adjust their offensive actions against England that retracted with the lead behind.
France offensively minded strategy was rewarded with the late 1-1 leveller by midfielder Elise Bussaglia who capitalized on an error by France defense that failed to clear the ball from penalty area to slot home into top left two minutes before final whistle.
The first overtime after 30 goalless minutes ended up with a penalty shootout. France midfielder Camille Abily squandered the starting attempt from the spot to hand over the advantage to the "Three Lionesses" that again suffered a debacle at a penalty shootout as defender Claire Rafferty and Faye White were unable to convert the last two penalties to send "Les Bleus" into semi-finals for the first time.
France will face Brazil or USA at the semi-final in Monchengladbach on the July 13th.
体坛英语资讯:Frankfurt upset Bayern 3-1 to clinch German Cup
体坛英语资讯:Russia and Ukraine atop of FINA Artistic Swimming World Series Budapest Open
国际英语资讯:DPRK confirms demolition of nuclear test site
体坛英语资讯:Iniesta and Torres say goodbye as Spanish football season ends
Friendship 关于友谊
国际英语资讯:Lebanese president designates Saad Hariri as PM
体坛英语资讯:Hannovers Karaman joins newly promoted Dusseldorf
国内英语资讯:No casualties reported after 5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Chinas Jilin
国际英语资讯:U.S.-led coalition targets Syrian military positions in desert region
My Deskmate 我的同桌
老牌间谍哈斯佩尔宣誓就任中情局长
反腐委员会质询前马来西亚领导人
国际英语资讯:Venezuelas Maduro sworn in to second term, proposes pardon for violent protestors
国际英语资讯:Italian premier-designate quits over nixed anti-euro minister
国际英语资讯:7 Lebanese soldiers injured in clashes with wanted individuals
体坛英语资讯:Argentina goalkeeper Romero to miss World Cup
国内英语资讯:Political parties representatives praise Chinas reform, opening-up
国际英语资讯:Trump cancels Singapore summit with Kim after exchanges of accusations
体坛英语资讯:Former NBA star Mutombo to receive Craig Sager Strong Award
体坛英语资讯:Neymar returns to training with Brazil
国内英语资讯:China to always welcome foreign firms including U.S. ones to invest in China
联合国:伊朗遵守了伊核协议限制条款
An Unforgettable Thing 难忘的一件事情
国际英语资讯:Bolivias UN envoy hopes for Security Council resolution on protection of Palestinians
2018年6月英语四级作文范文:在宿舍里养宠物
体坛英语资讯:Kenyans sweep medals at Kigali International Peace Marathon
美国驻中国大使布兰斯塔德在华尔街日报发表文章
2018年6月英语四级作文范文:撒谎
My Annoyance 我的烦恼
Responsibility 责任