Mark
Sampson's women became the most successful England football side for
almost 50 years when they beat Germany for the first time to finish
third at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
A
Fara Williams penalty in extra-time gave Mark Sampson’s side their
historic 1-0 win after a fiercely fought encounter in Edmonton in which
both sides gave their absolute all.
In the 108th minute referee Ri
Hyang-ok pointed to the penalty spot after Germany defender Tabea Kemme
had dragged down Lianne Sanderson in the area
Germany
are two-time world champions, European Champions and heavy favourites
going into this competition. England on the other hand were expected to
have done well if they simply made it out of their group, although
Sampson insists he and his team always believed they could go all the
way.
Germany's goalkeeper captain Nadine Angerer and England's Steph Houghton shake hands before the third place play-off match
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