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Women's World Cup Recap: Unexpected Stars, Penalties, Celebrations, Penalties Again & More

We're two games away from the end of the 2019 Women's World Cup. One game really, if you (correctly) discount the bronze medal match as a dreary sideshow.

With England out and the big showpiece approaching, it feels like time for a little retrospection – so here's a quick rundown of some of the talking points.

Not in that way, we're not doing VAR chat here – but actually watching goalkeepers trying to save penalties without encroaching is a really weird sensation and it's...fun? And hell, they've gotten good at it quickly. Just ask Steph Houghton.