Women’s World Cup 2023 results: Spain in the final after beating Sweden 2-1

Auckland: The Spanish national team booked their place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Sweden 2-1 after a thrilling semi-final at Eden Park, Auckland.

Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 89th minute after a tense game in which Swedish substitute Rebecka Blomqvist equalized past Salma Paralluelo.

Sweden had the best chance of the first half three minutes before halftime when Nathalie Bjorn crossed at the far post. However, Fridolina Rolfo’s left footed shot was stopped by Cata Coll. Both teams played with a score of points until the break.

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The second half was also close before Spain created a chance in the opening 20 minutes when substitute Salma Paralluelo had the ball but Alba Redondo couldn’t find his shot on target.

Spain took the lead nine minutes from time when Jenni Hermoso’s cross bounced for Jonna Andersson and Paralluelo latched on.

Sweden equalized two minutes from time when Lina Hurtig provided a high cross for substitute Rebecka Blomqvist, who fired a shot beyond Coll’s reach.

Spain were back in the lead moments later when a corner kick came from the edge of the box towards Carmona and the captain’s shot hit under the bar, with Swedish keeper Zecira Musovic catching the ball from the end of the box. finger.

Spain in the final and will face the winner of Australia or England in the showpiece match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup at the Australian Stadium in Sydney on Sunday August 20, 2023.

Spain’s Salma Paralluelo, 19 years and 275 days old, became the second-youngest player to score in a FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match after Canada’s Kara Lang (16 years 348 days), who also played against Sweden in 2003. (fifa.com)

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