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G. Stanway
29'
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  • 90'
    FT: England 1-0 Haiti. The Lionesses get themselves over the line with three points, but it was hardly a convincing performance, and Haiti will likely be content with their performance here
  • 90'
    Haiti sub: B. Louis comes off for D. Joseph in a late change for Haiti
  • 90'
    Four minutes of added time to finish off the match, as Earps punches away Dumornay's corner
  • 90'
    Dumornay continues to cause England trouble with her pace and skill and gets Haiti a corner
  • 85'
    Chances coming at both ends, as the game stretches and players are getting tired and England get themselves a corner to add more pressure for the Haitian defense
  • 83'
    Haiti almost finding their equaliser as Eloissant finds herself in front of Earps, who makes a save at full stretch, after the sub was set up by skipper Mondesir
  • 81'
    Kelly fought past defenders to find space in the box, but her pass doesn't find Daly and Theus collects easily
Substitution

Substitution

at Haití
  • 78'
    Haiti sub: Borgella comes off and Elloissant comes on in her place up front
Substitution

Substitution

at Inglaterra
  • 76'
    England sub: Russo comes off, with five attempts on goal, and Rachel Daly comes on for the last 15 minutes
  • 74'
    The chances keep coming foe England but Theus is doing an amazing job at shutting them down. A Kelly cross is caught just in front of the far post, denying Russo who was hovering eagerly
  • 70'
    A great ball in from Lauren James to get the ball to Kelly just outside the Haiti box, but her shot from far out goes wide past Theus
  • 64'
    Russo comes close again with a looping header from just in front of goal, but Theus leaps and tips it over the bar to make her seventh save of the match
  • 59'
    England sub: Lauren Hemp comes off for Lauren James, her first appearance ever at a World Cup
  • 58'
    Russo brought the ball into the box, snaking her way through two defenders and firing a low shot at Theus, but the keeper denies her again
  • 55'
    England are struggling to find the fluidity we know they possess, as long balls haven't been finding their targets and cheap turnovers could see them punished against teams stronger than Haiti
Card

Yellow card

a Inglaterra
  • 51'
    Lauren Hemp sees England's second yellow after a crunching tackle on Mondesir, who is receiving medical attention on the pitch
  • 50'
    Incredible strike from Dumornay, curling a bullet to Earps who can only punch it away but England hold on to their lead
  • 47'
    England are looking to come out strong from half time and cement their lead quickly as the second half gets underway
  • 46'
    And we're back underway in Brisbane!!!
  • 45'
    HT: England 1-0 Haiti. Only a retaken penalty gave the Lionesses the lead and it's been quite a nervy start from the European champions, as Haiti have threatened a bit on the counter
  • 45'
    First yellow for England goes to Georgia Stanway seconds before halftime
  • 45'
    Borgella unable to control a header crossed into the box, but Haiti have suddenly found themselves more and more in the England box, with the Lionesses probably very eager for the half time whistle to blow
  • 45'
    Dumornay passed a neat ball into the box, showing off her style and reminding that Haiti could have a bit of an attacking streak if England aren't careful
  • 45'
    We'll have a minimum of 9 added minutes, due to multiple VAR checks and injury
  • 44'
    Haiti get their second corner after bringing the ball into the England box and challenging the England defense
  • 43'
    Another great delivery into the box by Greenwood and Russo was stretching to get onto it, but couldn't control the header which swings wide
  • 40'
    Another ball floated in by Stanway and it misses the head of Russo but Hemp can't get a clean connection on it either and Theus collects
  • 39'
    England keep pressing and a ball into the box by Hemp is headed away without too much trouble. The Lionesses are having little trouble getting into the final third but are struggling to do anything with it
  • 37'
    Haiti get on the break again and Dumornay tries to get on the end of a cross within the box but misses on a spectacular bicycle kick
  • 36'
    Heading into the last ten minutes of the half, only the retaken penalty separates the two sides, and Haiti will be disappointed with that after some impressive defending early on
Substitution

Substitution

at Haití
  • 31'
    Sub for Haiti: Mathurin comes on for Limage, who is still receiving treatment for what could be a very severe knee injury
Penalty scored
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Inglaterra en el 29'
  • 29'
    England retake after Theus was ruled off her line and Stanway makes no mistake second time around!! England take the lead!
Penalty taken away

Penalty taken away

  • 28'
    Theus saves Stanway's penalty!!! She had to launch herself to make the stop but VAR is checking if Theus started on her line
  • 27'
    Penalty given to England, Stanway steps up to take it
  • 26'
    Another penalty review this time for a Haiti hand ball which looks more convincing than the first
  • 26'
    Haiti's Limage is limping off the pitch after a collision with Russo and there could be a sub coming
  • 21'
    A great ball crossed into the box from the right which Russo gets her head on, but it is punched away by Theus who gets clattered by the England forward
Card

Yellow card

a Haití
  • 19'
    No penalty given but a yellow given for Pierre Louis for the challenge on Kelly
  • 17'
    VAR is reviewing a penalty for a challenge on Kelly from Haiti. It could be a harsh penalty, but the studs caught Kelly high on the shin which is a bit sloppy from Haiti who have done well so far
  • 14'
    England get very lucky as they get caught on a counter and Borgella gets Earps almost one on one but scuffs her shot, sending it wide and keeping the game level. Easily the best opportunity of the match so far
  • 13'
    Haiti are sitting very deep in their own half, and giving England space to bring the ball forward but they are defending well in the final third
  • 8'
    England have had more of the possession in the opening minutes but they look nervy and Haiti have opened well considering they are one of 8 debutants in the tournament
  • 6'
    Another chance from England, this time from Russo at closer range but it's another shot that goes safely into the keeper's hands down the middle
  • 4'
    Chloe Kelly takes a shot from well outside the box but safely caught by Theus without much trouble
  • 3'
    Ella Toone and Lucy Bronze combined very neatly to get themselves a corner after som cheap turnovers in the opening minutes
  • 2'
    Haiti get the first corner of the game, getting them into the England box
  • PRVW
    England have to retake after Theus ruled off her line and Stanway makes no mistake the second time around!! She goes left again
  • PRVW
    Today's referee is Venezuela's Emikar Caldera and Juan Soto is on VAR
  • PRVW
    The players are taking to the field as the national anthems play!!
  • PRVW
    Haitian youngster Melchie Dumornay has recently moved to French side, Lyon, who hold the most Women's Champions League titles, so the spotlight will be on her talent in midfield
  • PRVW
    England are missing key starters from their lineup due to injury, like regular captain Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby, and Euro '22 Golden Boot winner, Beth Mead
  • PRVW
    Haiti's starting XI: Theus (GK); K. Louis, Joseph, Limage, Petit Frere, Pierre Louis, Jeudy, Mondesir (C), Dumornay, B. Louis; Borgella
  • PRVW
    England's starting XI: Earps (GK); Bronze, Bright (C), Greenwood, Carter; Stanway, Walsh, Toone; Russo, Hemp, Kelly
  • PRVW
    Haiti have conceded 11 goals in their last four games, and will need to dig deep defensively if they want to make trouble for the Lionesses
  • PRVW
    Having never won a World Cup, England are looking to ride the momentum following their Euros 2022 win just 12 months ago, and will be hoping to start strong against underdogs Haiti, before the rest of their group games against Denmark and China
  • PRVW
    England, led by coach Sarina Wiegman, are making their fifth World Cup appearance, while this will be Haiti's first ever appearance at the tournament!
  • PRVW
    England possible starting XI: Earps (GK); Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Carter; Stanway, Walsh, Toone; James, Hemp, Daly
  • PRVW
    Haiti possible starting XI: Theus (GK); Surpris, Limage, Joseph, K. Louis; Jeudy, Pierre-Louis; B. Louis, Dumornay, Mondesir; Borgella
  • PRVW
    Let's take a look at some possible lineups!
Info

Pre-match

22 July 2023, 11:30

Referee: Emikar Caldera | VAR: Juan Soto

Stadium: Suncorp Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of England's World Cup opening game against debutants, Haiti!