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World Cup playoff, 7.30pm BST kick-off (first leg: 3-1) Read today’s edition of Moving the Goalposts on Japan 4 min Papatheodorou almost replies straight away, sweeping a left-foot shot from the edge of the area that is pushed round the post by the diving Hampton. In addition, perfect start for England.
Reports also note that lauren James collects a loose ball in the centre circle, surges forward and flicks a perfectly timed pass through to Russo. Further context suggests she rides a lunging challenge from Markou on the edge of the area and passes the ball confidently past Katergiannaki.
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