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England 1-0 Germany

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Post by Irn Bru Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:21 am

Fara Williams's extra-time penalty ensured England beat Germany for the first time in 31 years to finish third at the Women's World Cup.

The performance was the second best by an England team following the 1966 win by the men's side and eclipsed the 1990 men's team, who finished fourth in Italy.

The Lionesses had not beaten two-time World Cup winners Germany in 20 attempts but they more than matched their opponents and won the spot-kick in the second period of extra-time after substitute Lianne Sanderson was brought down by Tabea Kemme.

Williams, who is England's record cap holder and was homeless at one point in her England career, beat retiring German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer for her third penalty of the tournament.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33085963

Great result for the girls and I thoroughly enjoyed watching that match. So pleased for Fara Willams - that girl is a star.

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