England finding joy on right flank
England have been excellent down the right flank. Both the well-worked opener and the correctly disallowed goal came from moves down that side.
Bronze is regularly pushing inside, James is holding width, and it’s causing a very narrow Brazil side serious problems.
Football Writer
HT: England 1-0 Brazil
No injury time as we head to the break. England lead on Toone’s goal and have been the better side.
Live Reporter
England looking for second
44′ England 1-0 Brazil
James drives at the box and floats a shot towards the far post. The ball seems to hang in the air forever before dropping harmlessly out for a goal kick.
England are searching for a second goal before half-time.
Live Reporter
Chances for Hemp, Russo
42′ England 1-0 Brazil
Hemp meets a James cross in the Brazil box, but her header from close range is right at Leticia.
Moments later, Russo hits a first-time shot that forces another save.
Live Reporter
Rafaelle booked
39′ England 1-0 Brazil
Rafaelle slide tackles Stanway from behind, earning herself the match’s first yellow card.