![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/bbc-pundit-hopes-england-lose-womens-world-cup-semi-final-to-australia/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_MAIN-F3kuD-XWkAAiswAjpeg.jpg&description=England face hosts Australia in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday –and not all of the BBC's pundits will be cheering on Sarina Wiegman's side Arsenal women manager Jonas Eidevall is tempted to support Australia in their Women's World Cup semi-final against England after his punditry colleagues upset him on air. Eidevall was working alongside former England internationals Alex Scott and Fara Williams for the first semi-final, between Spain and Sweden, on the BBC on Tuesday. Spain booked their place in the final in Sydney on Sunday with a dramatic 2-1 win at Eden Park in Auckland. The match came to life in the closing stages with Salma Paralluelo opening the scoring for Spain from close range before Rebecka Blomqvist equalised swiftly for Sweden with a controlled finish. Olga Carmona scored the winner with a long-range effort, sparking wild celebrations for Spain and despair for Swedes like Eidevall. The Gunners boss was in the minority in the BBC studio, with Scott and Williams apparently cheering for Spain. That prompted some banter between the trio, who were in conservation with presenter Gabby Logan. "Jonas actually wants Australia to win now because of our celebrations," joked Williams. Scott added: "He's not talking to me anymore." A grinning Eidevall replied: "After Alex was dancing on the chair, I felt like we were not really Team Sweden here anymore!" Later in the programme, Logan asked Eidevall a leading question: 'Jonas, so sorry it didn't work out for Sweden this time, but will you be supporting England tomorrow night, won't you?' After a long pause Eidevall said: 'Errr, I always support…' before his colleagues burst out laughing and Scott said 'hesitation!' Eidevall added, 'I think I'm still hurt a little bit.' Logan concluded: 'I'll put the pause down to jetlag!' England will play Australia at a sold-out 75,000 Stadium Australia in Sydney on Wednesday morning. The Matildas will have the benefit of vocal home support, but their manager){kind=link}
England face hosts Australia in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday âand not all of the BBC’s pundits will be cheering on Sarina Wiegman’s side
Arsenal women manager Jonas Eidevall is tempted to support Australia in their Women’s World Cup semi-final against England after his punditry colleagues upset him on air.
Eidevall was working alongside former England internationals Alex Scott and Fara Williams for the first semi-final, between Spain and Sweden, on the BBC on Tuesday. Spain booked their place in the final in Sydney on Sunday with a dramatic 2-1 win at Eden Park in Auckland.
The match came to life in the closing stages with Salma Paralluelo opening the scoring for Spain from close range before Rebecka Blomqvist equalised swiftly for Sweden with a controlled finish. Olga Carmona scored the winner with a long-range effort, sparking wild celebrations for Spain and despair for Swedes like Eidevall.
The Gunners boss was in the minority in the BBC studio, with Scott and Williams apparently cheering for Spain. That prompted some banter between the trio, who were in conservation with presenter Gabby Logan.