Here’s the England own goal that sent Japan to the World Cup final
Jul 1, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Japan forward Yuki Ogimi (17) and midfielder Rumi Utsugi (13) celebrate as England midfielder Katie Chapman (16) reacts after a own goal by England defender Laura Bassett (on ground) during the second half in the semifinals of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium. (Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 1, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; England reacts with England defender Laura Bassett (6) after she scored an own goal during the second half against Japan in the semifinals of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium. (Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports)
If anyone can use some tea and crumpets or biscuits or whatever else the English eat at tea time, it’s Laura Bassett.
The England defender scored a dreaded own goal in the 92nd minute Wednesday to put Japan into the Women’s World Cup final against the United States with a 2-1 victory.
Bassett’s sliding attempt to clear a cross deflected off the underside of the bar and over the goal line to crush England’s hopes in the cruelest possible way.
On second thought, forget tea. Bassett could probably use a pint or 12 at an English pub.
Check out the video below.
