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England edges Greece in Women's World Cup 2027 play-off
England beats Greece 3-1 in Women's World Cup 2027 play-off first leg.
In brief
England beats Greece 3-1 in Women's World Cup 2027 play-off first leg. England secured a 3-1 win over Greece in the first leg of their 2027 Women's World Cup play-off. Originally reported by Sportstar.
England vs Greece play-off
England secured a 3-1 win away to Greece in the first leg of their 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off.
Goals in first leg
Georgia Stanway gave England a first-half lead before Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo added two more goals after the break.
Greece's hope
Kallisti Brouksair pulled one back for Greece, giving them a glimmer of hope ahead of Tuesday’s return leg in Leicester.
England manager Sarina Wiegman
England manager Sarina Wiegman said they started well but needed to create more opportunities to score more goals.
Next round opponents
England will face Ukraine or Slovakia if it qualifies for the second play-off round to determine next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
Other play-off results
Ukraine won 3-1 in Slovakia, while the Republic of Ireland thrashed Kazakhstan 8-0 in Astana.
The one thing
England secured a 3-1 win over Greece in the first leg of their 2027 Women's World Cup play-off.
