With three goals in six minutes, Spain ran over Costa Rica in the first half of the Group C match; Hermoso missed penalty
A Spain dominated the first half of the match against Costa Rica, valid for the first round of Group C of the Women’s World Cup. The European team needed a six-minute break to open the scoreboard 3-0. The advantage could have been greater in the stage, but beautiful missed a penalty. Check out.
Spain v Costa Rica first half
Spain showed dominance over Costa Rica, but managed to open the scoring in the 20th minute of the game, with an own goal by Valeria Del Campo. After Aitana Bonmati back-heeled the pass to González, goalkeeper Solera saved with a slight deflection and the rest was left to Del Campo, who ended up sending it against his own goal.
Three goals. Six minutes. #FIFAWWC magic from Spain. 💫@SEFutbolFem | #BeyondGreatnesspic.twitter.com/cUsM2DKqa8
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 21, 2023
Two minutes later, Aitana received Batlle’s pass, cut to the left and shot in the corner of the goal, to increase the score: 2-0.
In the 30th minute, the referee awarded the penalty to the Spaniards for a tackle by Fabiola Villalobos on Carmona inside the area. Hermoso went for the kick, hit the ball and saw goalkeeper Solera jump in the right corner and defend.
Source: sportbuzz
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