England beat China 6-1 to secure top spot in Group D and set up a last-16 clash with Nigeria, however, the Lionesses were left frustrated by a string of VAR decisions going against them
England defender Lucy Bronze made her feelings clear towards referee Casey Reibelt at full-time following the Lionesses ‘ 6-1 thumping of China at the Women’s World Cup.
Sarina Wiegman’s side cruised to a victory to top group D with a brace from Lauren James and a goal each from Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly. England were comfortably 3-0 up at half-time, although it could’ve been four if James didn’t have a goal controversially ruled out for offside.
The Chelsea winger had seemingly scored her second goal of the game with a fantastic strike, but VAR was called in to check an offside call. Bronze, who was in an offside position, was adjudged to be interfering with play, as she walked back into an onside position.
The ball game off a China defender before she picked it up and laid it off to James, who struck it into the top corner. A controversial call, but the goal was disallowed nonetheless.