England take third place in Women's World Cup

ByReuters

Published 04/07/2015 at 22:43 GMT

Fara Williams struck an extra-time winner from the penalty spot as England defeated Germany 1-0 to claim third place in the Women's World Cup on Saturday.

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The Lionesses gained some consolation for their heartbreaking defeat by Japan in the semi-finals as they produced a gritty display to sink the twice world champions.

A fiercely competitive game, scoreless after normal time, was decided three minutes into the second period of extra-time when England substitute Lianne Sanderson was pulled down by Tabea Kemme and Williams coolly slotted home.

The win was the first for England's women against Germany.

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