<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/06/football/england-nigeria-australia-denmark-womens-world-cup-2023-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">England</a> ground out a 2-1 victory over a spirited <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/07/football/colombia-jamaica-france-morocco-womens-world-cup-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Colombia</a> to reach the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/11/football/australia-france-england-colombia-womens-world-cup-quarterfinal-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Women’s World Cup</a> semifinals on Saturday, as goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo punished defensive errors.

 Colombia was appearing in this stage of the tournament for the first time, a run sparked by a shock victory over Germany in the group stage, and the Colombians had another favorite rattled when they took an early 1-0 lead after a stunning goal from Leicy Santos. 

 But, ultimately, the Lionesses came back and hung on to seal their place in the semifinal against Australia. 

England ground out a 2-1 victory over a spirited Colombia to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Saturday, as goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo punished defensive errors.{ai:summary}England defeated Colombia 2-1 in the Women's World Cup semifinals, with Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo scoring goals. Colombia took an early lead but couldn't hold on. #sports

England defeats spirited Colombia 2-1 to reach Women's World Cup semifinals | CNN

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