Tears for Bassett and England as World Cup dream ends

[WorldNews]

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England's dream run to their first semi-finals at the Women's World Cup came to a heartbreaking conclusion on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to Japan following a dramatic 92nd-minute Laura Bassett own-goal. The Lionesses had been causing the defending champions problems in Edmonton with Fara Williams' penalty five minutes before the break cancelling out a penalty kick by Japan captain Aya Miyama on 33 minutes. Bassett, 31, was in tears and had to be consoled by her teammates and England coach Mark Sampson as she walked off the field, the Lionesses stunned, shocked and crying at the heartbreaking final turn.

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