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Women's World Cup: Japan advances to face U.S. on England's heartbreaking own goal

Japan reached its second straight Women's World Cup final against the United States as a late own goal saw England bow out.

An own goal in second-half stoppage time from Laura Bassett broke English hearts as reigning champion Japan advanced to the Women's World Cup final.

Having had the better of the chances in the second half, England could not reach its maiden World Cup final, as Bassett's desperate attempt to intercept a cross from the right saw her lob her own goalkeeper and put the ball in off the crossbar — handing Japan a 2-1 victory.