England v Greece: Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff, second leg – live
England host Greece in the second leg of their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off, carrying a 3-1 lead from the first match in Crete. The result will decide who advances to a decisive play-off against Ukraine, with England seeking a place at next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
England manager Sarina Wiegman wants an improved performance after criticising the team’s defensive tightness and speed of passing in the first leg. Ukraine reached the final qualifying play-off by beating Slovakia 1-0 to secure a 4-1 aggregate win; England are strongly favoured to progress but must first finish the tie.
- England take a 3-1 aggregate lead into the second leg against Greece.
- The winners will face Ukraine in a decisive play-off.
- Wiegman wants England to improve their play after the first leg.
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The Women’s World Cup is the main international tournament for women’s national football teams. England and Greece are competing in European qualifying, where teams must win a series of ties to earn a place at the tournament in Brazil.
This is a two-match play-off: the goals from both games are added together to decide which team advances. The winner of the tie will face Ukraine in a further play-off, with the result of that match determining who qualifies.