The teams of Australia and England are competing in the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday.
The winner of the second semi-final in Sydney will face Spain in the final on Sunday.
Australia vs England is expected to be a thorny match as both teams look evenly matched in the match at ‘Stadium Australia’ in Sydney.
Australia’s coach Toni Gustavson told AFP that confidence and massive home support could make the difference when they take on England for a place in the Women’s World Cup final on Wednesday. is
“If you look at the rankings, England are favorites for this semi-final as you see their players playing in top clubs in top leagues all over the world,” Gustavsson said.
“If you look at all these things and resources financially, they are obviously the favorites of the game. But one thing we have and that is the support of the fans. It can make a big difference to this match.’
With this, Spain qualified for the final by defeating Sweden by two goals to one in the first semi-final of the mega event on Tuesday.
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The highlight of the match played at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand was that the three goals of both teams came just nine minutes before the end of the match.
Spain’s first goal was scored by Selma Peralvillo in the 85th minute of the match, just a few seconds later Swedish player Rebecca scored a goal to tie the match at one, one.
In the final moments of the match, Spanish player Olga Carmon sent her team to the final with a wonderful goal.
Meanwhile, FIFA has said that the women’s event is becoming popular with the public and the semi-final played on Tuesday was watched by a record 43,000 fans in the stadium.
The World Cup administration has said that the 29 matches played in New Zealand, co-hosts with Australia, were watched live by more than seven lakh fans at various grounds.
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**Interview with Toni Gustavsson, Coach of Australia’s National Women’s Football Team**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Coach Gustavsson. As you prepare for the second semi-final against England, how is the team feeling ahead of this crucial match?
**Gustavsson:** Thank you for having me! The team is buzzing with energy and excitement. We know the stakes are high, and the players are motivated to give their best performance on such a big stage.
**Editor:** England is currently considered the favorite based on rankings and players’ club experiences. How do you plan to counter that perception?
**Gustavsson:** It’s true that England has a strong roster with many players in top leagues globally. However, our strength lies in our unity, teamwork, and the extraordinary support from our fans. The home crowd can give us an edge that statistics sometimes overlook.
**Editor:** Speaking of support, how do you think the home crowd in Sydney will impact your team’s performance?
**Gustavsson:** The fans have been incredible throughout the tournament. Their energy, passion, and belief in our team can create a powerful atmosphere that lifts the players. It’s a factor we can’t underestimate; it can be the difference in such a high-stakes match.
**Editor:** What do you see as the key to victory against England?
**Gustavsson:** I believe discipline and execution of our game plan will be vital. We need to focus on our strengths—quick transitions and solid defense—while also being aware of England’s attacking threats. If we play our game and harness the crowd’s energy, we can secure a spot in the final.
**Editor:** what are your thoughts on facing Spain if you advance to the final?
**Gustavsson:** Spain has shown they are a strong team in this tournament, so it would be another challenging match. But our focus right now is solely on England. After that, we will prepare for whoever comes next.
**Editor:** Thank you, Coach Gustavsson. We wish you and the Australian team the best of luck in the semi-final!
**Gustavsson:** Thank you! We appreciate the support.
