Carmona fires Spain into Women's World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden
AUCKLAND: Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday (Aug 15) and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.
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Carmona wondergoal fires Spain into Women's World Cup final
Spain's thrilling victory at Eden Park sets up a showdown in Sydney on Sunday with either Australia or England, who meet in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
Teenager Paralluelo shines as Spain make history
WELLINGTON : While Spain were expected to lean on the experience of Alexia Putellas and others at the Women's World Cup, it was teenager Salma Paralluelo who made a spectacular impact off the bench to send La Roja into the semi-finals for the first time.
Spain routs Switzerland in Round of 16 to advance in style at Women's World Cup
Humiliated following a blowout loss to Japan in the group stage finale, Spain quickly recovered to show that La Roja should still be considered a contender to win the Women's World Cup.
Classy Bonmati sends five-star Spain into World Cup quarters
Spain players celebrate thir third goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between Switzerland and Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on August 5, 2023. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
Spain orchestrate brilliant Women's World Cup turnaround
AUCKLAND : Five days after Spain's shock loss to Japan, a bold squad reshuffle by coach Jorge Vilda paid off for the Spanish team on Saturday as they thrashed Switzerland 5-1 in their last-16 Women's World Cup clash.
Spain beat Switzerland to compete in Women's World Cup quarter-final for first time
Aitana Bonmati played a starring role with a brace and two assists in front of 43,217 fans at Eden Park in Auckland, a record crowd for a football match in New Zealand.
Putellas key to Spain's Women's World Cup hopes after injury - ESPN
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — On July 26, for the first time in 431 days, Alexia Putellas started a competitive football match. The back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner completed 45 minutes as Spain dismantled Zambia 5-0 at Eden Park after recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury earlier this year.