With a goal by Olga Carmona, Spain overcame England and won the unprecedented title of the Women’s World Cup; see the summary of the final
A Spain won the England 1-0 this Sunday, the 20th, and won the Women’s World Cup title for the first time in history. Olga Carmona scored the only goal at Accor Stadium, in Sydney, Australia. In the second time, beautiful even had a penalty saved by the goalkeeper Mary Earps and did not extend the scoreboard of the decision.
Spain joined the Germany as the only countries to win both the Women’s and Men’s World Cups. Interestingly, the Spanish team won both finals by a score of 1-0: at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Iniesta secured the title over the Netherlands.
SPAIN ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!! 🇪🇸#BeyondGreatness | #FIFAWWCpic.twitter.com/x4liWtvgpN
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 20, 2023
The game
The first half in Sydney was balanced. The Spanish team bet on possession of the ball, while England tried to pose danger on the counterattack. At 16 minutes, the English hit the crossbar in Lauren Hemp’s kick. At 17 minutes, Spain responded with a final shot by Redondo, after a cross, requiring a great defense by goalkeeper Mary Earps – who took the ball on reflex.
Spain opened the scoring in the 29th minute, with a goal by Olga Carmona. After a vacillation by Lucy Bronze, Carmona received Caldentey’s pass from the Englishwoman. The Spanish captain invaded the area and crossed the left corner of the Earps: 1 to 0. In the 46th minute, Paralluelo sent a ball on the post and almost increased the score.
The second half was better for the English, who came close to tying in the ninth minute, when Stanway activated Kelly, who crossed to the second post in the measure for Hemp to head; Cata Coll defended the submission on the left.
The best goal chance of the final stage went to Spain. At 19 minutes, Caldentey tried to dribble over Walsh, but the English midfielder blocked with her arm. Referee Tori Pensa was called by the VAR team to review the shot on video and signaled the penalty for the Spanish team. Hermoso went for the kick, hit the left corner and saw goalkeeper Mary Earps make a great save and avoid the second Spanish goal.
In the end, Spain controlled the outcome of the match. At 46, Mary Earps defended Batle’s submission. The Spanish also arrived with Paralluelo, Paredes and Bonmatí.
Source: sportbuzz
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