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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2023 | 10:30 am | Women's World Cup | 2022/23 |
Match Report
England just overcome Haiti challenge
Georgia Stanway scored the only goal as tournament favourites England won their opening World Cup group game 1-0 against a tough Haiti opposition.
The 53rd ranked team, playing in their first World Cup, frustrated Sarina Weigman’s side and produced numerous threats on the counter attack but the Lionesses proved victorious despite a below par display.
England endured a sluggish start with returning captain Milly Bright cheaply giving away possession inside the opening minute.
The number one seed in the tournament responded with quick ball with flashy touches by Ella Toone around the opposing penalty area and off a corner Lucy Bronze headed wide from a superb delivery by Chloe Kelly.
Kelly had England’s first shot on target following a neat turn but Haiti’s goalkeeper Kerly Theus comfortably held on.
England broke forward with intensity and a ricochet off the Haitian defence led to a chance for Alessia Russo but the Arsenal striker was denied by Theus.
At the other end, Haiti squandered a golden opportunity as England’s defence were caught napping and Roselord Borgella found herself one on one but her shot was tame and drifted wide.
A VAR check for a possible penalty occurred after England winger Kelly was caught by Dayana Pierre-Louis but following the review the referee actually penalised England striker Russo and showed a yellow card for a foul in the build up.
However, moments later another VAR check ensued and Batcheba Louis was ruled to have handled and a penalty was given.
Stanway stepped up for the spot kick but 5 ft 4inch Theus denied her with a brilliant save but following another VAR check she was deemed to be off her line and the penalty was to be retaken.
Bayern Munich midfielder Stanway coolly slotted the second attempt sending Theus the wrong way.
Stanway put a brilliant clip pass into the back post but Lauren Hemp’s header was weak and should have resulted in England doubling their lead.
Russo was then put through by Alex Greenwood’s cross but her header sailed wide as England continued to search for a second.
Despite this, Haiti continued to cause England problems at the back as teenage sensation and Lyon bound Melchie Dumornay was at the heart of their dangerous looking counterattacks.
Haiti had the best chance of the second half as the dangerous Dumornay cut inside and bumped off Lucy Bronze to release a powerful shot on target that was parried away by Mary Earps.
The lively Russo was repeatedly denied by the excellence of Haiti goalkeeper Theus and Bright’s half volley from a corner sailed over.
Haiti had their best chance with eight minutes remaining as Mary Earps came to England’s rescue with a smart stop to deny Roseline Eloissaint, who was put through by Nerilla Mondesir.
There were nervy signs for England late on but it finished in Brisbane, England one Haiti nil.
Timeline
| 19' | 19. Dayana Pierre-Louis | |
| 8. Georgia Stanway | 29' | |
| 31' | Jennyfer Limage Ruthny Mathurin | |
| 8. Georgia Stanway | 45+9' | |
| 11. Lauren Hemp | 52' | |
| Lauren Hemp Lauren James | 61' | |
| Alessia Russo Rachel Daly | 76' | |
| 78' | Roselord Borgella Shwendesky Joseph | |
| 90+2' | Batcheba Louis Darlina Joseph |
Ground
| Suncorp Stadium |
|---|
| Suncorp Stadium, 40, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane City, Queensland, 4064, Australia |
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Full time: England 1-0 Haiti
Earps punches away the corner and the ball is blasted over the bar for a goal kick.
Four additional minutes at the end of the regulation 90.
Haiti corner after a great run by Dumornay.
Nervy signs for England while Haiti will be hoping for one more opportunity to test the Lionesses\' goal.
At the other end, England go close as another header, this time by Kelly, is denied by Theus.
Haiti have their best chance as Mary Erps comes to England's rescue as Mondesir put Louis through and the Haitian's shot was only denied by an excellent stop by the Manchester United shot stopper.
Kelly goes close with good one on one play but just runs out of room as Theus collects.
Shwendesky Joseph replaces Roselord Borgella
Alessia Russo is replaced by Rachel Daly.
A Mexican wave has ensued amongst the 40,000 fans in attendance.
Greenwood put a cross into the box after an overlapping run but the ball in evaded Russo and Theus intercepted.
One way traffic at the moment as England pile on the pressure in search for a second.
Chloe Kelly goes on a run but drags her shot wide.
The consequential corner resulted in the ball falling for Lucy Bright on the half volley but the England skipper got under the ball and her attempt sailed over.
Russo has another header that Theus tips over the bar.
Haiti clear their lines easily enough.
The Arsenal striker has another chance as she produces a great first touch and spins away from her defender only to be denied again by Theus at her near post. Ball out for an England corner.
Russo has a shot on goal after pick pocketing Louis and her shot forces the save from Theus.
Lauren Hemp becomes the second England player to be booked as she swipes the legs of Nerilia Mondesir.
Big chance for Haiti as the dangerous Dumornay cut inside bumping off Lucy Bronze and her powerful shot at goal was parried away by Mary Earps.
The frenetic end to end nature of the first half has yet to reappear in the second period as both sides look to play it out from the back.
Back underway in the second half.
Lack of control from England and despite their lead Sarina Wiegman will be unsatisfied with their performance with Haiti looking a threat on the counter attack.
Half time: England 1-0 Haiti
Haiti continue to cause England problems with the entertaining end to end first half suiting their breaks on the counter attack.
Russo is put through by Alex Greenwood’s cross but her header sails wide as England continued to search for a second.
Stanway puts a brilliant clip pass into the back post but Hemp’s header is weak and should have resulted in England doubling their lead.
Bayern Munich midfielder Stanway coolly slots her second attempt sending Theus the wrong way.
Georgia Stanway steps up for the spot kick but 5 ft 4inch Theus denies her with a brilliant save but following another VAR check she was deemed to be off her line and the penalty will need to be retaken.
However, moments later another VAR check has ensued and Batcheba Louis has been ruled to have handled and a penalty is given.
A VAR check for a possible penalty has occurred after England winger Kelly was caught by Dayana Pierre-Louis but following the review the referee has actually penalised Russo and showed a yellow card for a foul in the build up.
At the other end, Haiti squander a golden opportunity as England’s defence are caught napping and Roselord Borgella found herself one on one but her shot was tame and drifted wide.
England break forward with intensity and a ricochet off the Haitian defence led to a chance for Alessia Russo but the Arsenal striker is denied by Theus.
Kelly has England’s first shot on target following a neat turn but Haiti’s goalkeeper Kerly Theus is comfortably able to hold on.
The number one seed in the tournament have responded with quick ball with flashy touches by Ella Toone around the opposing penalty area and off a corner Lucy Bronze headed wide from a superb delivery by Chloe Kelly.
England made a sluggish start with captain Milly Bright cheaply giving away possession inside the opening minute.