Spain seal spot in Women's World Cup final after dramatic win over Sweden

15.08.2023 - 12:53 thenationalnews.com

Spain sealed their place in Sunday's Women's World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Spain in Auckland that saw all three goals coming in the last 10 minutes.

In a cagey contest with few chances for either side, the game suddenly sprung into life when 19-year-old Barcelona winger Salma Paralluelo gave Spain an 81st-minute lead.

Sweden – who have now lost back-to-back World Cup semi-finals – levelled seven minutes later when Rebecka Blomqvist smashed the ball first time across the goalkeeper and into the top corner.

But just 93 seconds later, captain Olga Carmona grabbed the winner with a shot which went in off the bar following a corner to spark wild celebrations at Eden Park as La Roja advanced.

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FIFA has suspended Spanish football association chief Luis Rubiales after his involvement in the 'kiss' controversy at the end of the Women's World Cup final. According to reports, he has been handed a 90-day suspension and he has also been barred from contacting Jenni Hermoso in any way, "(We) decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level," said world football's governing body in a statement, explaining it would last 90 days, pending their disciplinary proceedings. Rubiales kissed Hermoso after Spain's victory over England but Hermoso made it clear that the Spanish FA chief did not have her consent.

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Spain’s Olga Carmona not told of father’s death until after World Cup Final

Spain’s World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona has paid tribute to her father after being told of his death following the match.

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Spain's Goal-Scorer Olga Carmona Told About Father's Death Just After Women's World Cup Final

Spain skipper Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal in the FIFA Women's World Cup final against England on Sunday, was informed about her father's death just after the match ended, the Spanish FA said on social media. According to the media release by the Spanish FA, Carmona's father was struggling with illness for some time and although he died on Friday, the family decided to not inform her of the incident before the World Cup final. "I know that you have given me the strength to achieve something unique," Carmona wrote on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "I know you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me. Rest in peace, dad."