Olga Carmona fires Spain into first Women’s World Cup final amid late drama
1 year, 4 months ago

Olga Carmona fires Spain into first Women’s World Cup final amid late drama

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Olga Carmona’s stunning late winner fired Spain into the World Cup final with a 2-1 win against Sweden. Spain kept possession well in the opening stages and had a chance when a looping cross found Alba Redondo at the back post, but her header was cleared by Sweden. After dominating possession, Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 81st minute when Hermoso’s cross was cleared into the path of Paralluelo and the substitute tucked the ball into the bottom corner. Spain snatched the winner just one minute later when a short corner was played out to Carmona on the edge of the area and she smashed the ball from the outside of the box above Musovic’s head, with the goalkeeper unable to get a strong enough hand to keep it out.

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Brazil beats France 1-0 and advances to the semifinals of Olympic women’s soccer tournament
5 months, 1 week ago

Brazil beats France 1-0 and advances to the semifinals of Olympic women’s soccer tournament

Associated Press  

NANTES, France — Gabi Portilho fired Brazil into the semifinals of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament with a 1-0 win over France on Saturday. Portilho raced through on goal in the 82nd minute and swept a shot past France goalkeeper Constance Picaud to eliminate the host nation at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. France paid the price for failing …

Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis
6 months ago

Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis

China Daily  

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Spain Vs Germany Euro 2024 Quarter Final: Merino's Extra-Time Winner Ousts Hosts Out Of Euros
6 months ago

Spain Vs Germany Euro 2024 Quarter Final: Merino's Extra-Time Winner Ousts Hosts Out Of Euros

ABP News  

Euro 2024: Spain and Germany played out one of the most memorable matches in the history of Euros, as the former clinched a 2-1 victory over the hosts to break the hearts of local fans, and with the defeat, the iconic career of legendary Toni Kroos officially comes to an end. Dani Olmo opened the scoring for Spain with a …

Euro 2024: Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany

The Hindu  

Substitute headed Spain into the semifinals of the European Championship as they snatched a 2-1 win over Germany in extra time on Friday. Florian Wirtz’s equalizer in the last minute of regulation time sent the gripping quarterfinal to extra time after Dani Olmo — who set up Merino’s winner — netted the opener early in the second half. This was …

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6 months ago

Spain v Germany LIVE: Result and reaction as Merino sinks Germany with 120th-minute winner

The Independent  

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Euro 2024: Mikel Merino's late header sends Spain into semifinals with 2-1 win over Germany
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Mikel Merino's late header sends Spain into semifinals with 2-1 win over Germany

Hindustan Times  

A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. Spain's Mikel Merino, centre, scores his side's second goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024. After a fiery yet …

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal
6 months ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

A Mikel Merino goal in the last moments of extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over host Germany in an enthralling Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday between the tournament’s two most successful nations. Spain was the better side for the first hour and wasted several opportunities before Dani Olmo gave it a deserved lead six minutes after …

Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
6 months ago

Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Spain and its fans celebrated as if they’d won the European Championship. Spain snatched a 2-1 win in extra time on Friday thanks to substitute Mikel Merino’s header in the 119th minute. “We were so close, that’s what makes it so bitter,” Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said after the final match of his excellent career. Despite the …

Spain v Italy LIVE: Result and reaction as Nico Williams skill forces own goal winner in Euro 2024 clash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain v Italy LIVE: Result and reaction as Nico Williams skill forces own goal winner in Euro 2024 clash

The Independent  

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Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Europe beware — Spain might just be back. “I think it was the best Spain performance I have taken charge of,” coach Luis de la Fuente said. The sky is the limit.” Spain totally dominated defending champion Italy, with 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal further enhancing his reputation as one of soccer’s most exciting young stars. They caused …

‘Happy’ Hermoso scores on Spain return after World Cup kiss scandal
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Happy’ Hermoso scores on Spain return after World Cup kiss scandal

The Hindu  

Spain star Jenni Hermoso scored on Friday on her return to action for her country after disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her during the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Hermoso, 33, came on as a second-half substitute for world champions Spain in their 1-0 Nations League win over Italy in Salerno, after not being selected …

Alexia Putellas says Spain’s women’s team has reached ‘before and after’ point in fight for equality
1 year, 3 months ago

Alexia Putellas says Spain’s women’s team has reached ‘before and after’ point in fight for equality

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — One month after Spanish soccer was rocked by a sexism scandal, players from Spain’s Women’s World Cup-winning team said Thursday a turning point has been reached in their fight for equality. Spain star Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, said that the deal reached after a marathon meeting this week between the players, federation and government …

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup win at home with Carmona mourning her father’s death
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup win at home with Carmona mourning her father’s death

The Hindu  

Spain began its Women’s World Cup title celebrations at home with Olga Carmona joining her teammates despite her father’s death before the final. Spain’s World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns after final of father’s death Carmona and her teammates would then parade on an open bus past some of Madrid’s most iconic sites before reaching the celebration spot set up …

Spain’s Women’s World Cup win, the Blind Side controversy, and Lionel Messi on Hang Up and Listen.
55 years ago

Spain’s Women’s World Cup win, the Blind Side controversy, and Lionel Messi on Hang Up and Listen.

Slate  

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Yahoo Sports’ Henry Bushnell to talk about Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory and the turmoil that preceded it. • Bushnell wrote about Spain’s 1-0 win over England to capture its first Women’s World Cup title, the gross behavior of Spanish football federation leader Luis Rubiales after the game, and the history of …

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup at home with Carmona remembering her late father
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain celebrates Women’s World Cup at home with Carmona remembering her late father

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain celebrated its Women’s World Cup title at home with Olga Carmona being thrown up into the air by her teammates in front of thousands of fans who welcomed the newly crowned champions on Monday. The 23-year-old Real Madrid player was named the final’s most valuable player and became the first player since American Carli Lloyd in 2015 …

Spain’s World Cup hero Carmona learns of father’s death after final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain’s World Cup hero Carmona learns of father’s death after final

The Hindu  

Spain captain and World Cup final hero Olga Carmona found out after the match that her father had died, the Spanish FA said on August 20. Carmona scored a 29th-minute goal to clinch a 1-0 win over England and secure Spain their first Women's World Cup title. The footballer learned the sad news after the World Cup final," the Spanish …

Olga Carmona: Spain’s World Cup-winning goalscorer is informed of father’s death minutes after final ends
1 year, 4 months ago

Olga Carmona: Spain’s World Cup-winning goalscorer is informed of father’s death minutes after final ends

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Spain's World Cup-winning captain Olga Carmona was informed …

Spain Defeat England 1-0, Win Historic FIFA Women's World Cup Title
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain Defeat England 1-0, Win Historic FIFA Women's World Cup Title

The Quint  

The fully-packed Stadium Australia hosted two sides who were reaching the tournament's final for the first time, as England had knocked out co-hosts Australia 3-1, while Spain had seen off Sweden with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Spain replaced Alexia Putellas with Paralluelo in a 4-3-3 formation, while England kept their starting line-up unchanged despite Lauren James being available again after …

Spain’s World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns after final of father’s death
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain’s World Cup winner Olga Carmona learns after final of father’s death

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona, whose goal won the Women’s World Cup for Spain on Sunday, learned after the final of her father’s death, the Spanish soccer federation said. Mandamos nuestro abrazo más sincero a Olga y a su familia en un momento de profundo… pic.twitter.com/BSe2XmUrVF — RFEF August 20, 2023 “I think all of us, we felt that this team had something …

Cruel news for Spanish World Cup hero Carmona as father dies day before final
1 year, 4 months ago

Cruel news for Spanish World Cup hero Carmona as father dies day before final

China Daily  

Spain's Olga Carmona celebrates the goal at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. MADRID -- The father of Spanish women's World Cup star Olga Carmona passed away just hours before she netted the decisive goal in Sunday's final against England, the Spanish Football Federation reported. The RFEF released a statement at around 22:00 hours …

Spain captain Olga Carmona learns of father's death after FIFA World Cup final vs England
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain captain Olga Carmona learns of father's death after FIFA World Cup final vs England

India TV News  

Spanish captain Olga Carmona learnt of a tragedy after the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup between Spain and England. Carmona helped her team script history on Sunday when she led the side beat England in the final of the tournament by 1-0 in Stadium Australia. "The RFEF deeply regrets to announce the death of Olga Carmona's father," the …

Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup

NPR  

Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images Olga Carmona scored the only goal in Spain's win over England in the Women's World Cup final. She found the net with a perfectly placed shot in the 29th minute …

Olga Carmona scored in Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died
1 year, 4 months ago

Olga Carmona scored in Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died

Associated Press  

MADRID — Olga Carmona, whose goal won the Women’s World Cup for Spain on Sunday, learned after the final of her father’s death, the Spanish soccer federation said. I know that you would want to see me enjoying this historic moment, so that’s why I’ll be with my teammates, so that from where you are you know that this star …

Rafael Nadal's blockbuster reaction after Spain register historic win over England in Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Rafael Nadal's blockbuster reaction after Spain register historic win over England in Women's World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

With Spain winning its first-ever women's FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has shared a noteworthy message for the jubilant Spanish supporters. Winning the famous trophy for the first time in Australia, Spain outclassed England in a record-breaking Women's World Cup final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. Spain win record-breaking Women's World Cup final …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph

The Hindu  

Spain’s goalscoring hero Olga Carmona hailed her “unstoppable” side as it beat England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time on Sunday in Sydney. “It was a really tough game, we knew it would be tricky, England has a great team, but I think it was our game,” Carmona told Spanish national broadcasters La 1. RELATED: …

What was written on Olga Carmona’s shirt in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final?
1 year, 4 months ago

What was written on Olga Carmona’s shirt in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final?

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona, the captain of the Spanish national women’s team scored the first goal for a Spaniard in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, when she struck against England in 29th minute at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. After the celebration, Carmona lifted her shirt to what read “Merchi” in Spanish, leaving football afficionados puzzled what that was about. “I want …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award

The Hindu  

Spain won its maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup as Olga Carmona’s goal saw it beat England 1-0 in the WWC final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CS9L904CUF — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, 2023 Spain’s Aitana Bonmati got the Best Player of the Tournament while Salma Paralluelo won the Best Young Player award. Now she’s excellent, but …

FIFA Women's World Cup Final Highlights: Spain beat England 1-0 to be crowned world champions
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup Final Highlights: Spain beat England 1-0 to be crowned world champions

Firstpost  

2:36 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Pre-match talk “Spain have got the best technical players in the world in my opinion. We watched their game against Japan so they have suffered quite a heavy defeat in this World Cup already. They like to feel in control of the game with possession but we’re a team that can possess the ball or …

Spain's Olga Carmona scripts history with World Cup-winning goal vs England, joins Iniesta in exclusive club
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain's Olga Carmona scripts history with World Cup-winning goal vs England, joins Iniesta in exclusive club

Hindustan Times  

Scripting history at the grandest stage of them all in women's football, Olga Carmona scored the all-important opener for side in the FIFA Women's World Cup final between Spain and England at the Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Olga Carmona has joined Andres Iniesta in exclusive club Women's football crowned a first-time winner in the summit clash of the …

Spain clinches maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 trophy, beats England 1-0
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain clinches maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 trophy, beats England 1-0

Live Mint  

Spain on 20 August won its first Women's World Cup championship after defeating England 1-0. For Spain, captain Olga Carmona scored the only goal in the 29th minute from the left wing that beat England goalkeeper Mary Earps. "It was a really tough game, we knew it would be tricky, England have a great team, but I think it was …

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title

India TV News  

England suffered heartbreak as Spain's women's team won the FIFA World Cup 2023 trophy in Sydney on Sunday, August 20. Star defender Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the first half to guide Spain to their maiden FIFA World Cup trophy. Spain men's team won their maiden World Cup trophy in 2010 and now the women's …

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja

The Hindu  

Spain beat England by 1-0 to secure its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title after an evenly-contested final at Stadium Australia on Sunday. After 13 minutes of second-half injury time, the Lionesses, under head coach Sarina Wiegmann, failed to find the equaliser as Spain clinched the coveted title for the first time. ✍️ — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, …

Who is Olga Carmona, Spain’s first goal scorer in FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Olga Carmona, Spain’s first goal scorer in FIFA Women’s World Cup Final

The Hindu  

Spain skipper Olga Carmona opened the scoring in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final against England, Stadium Australia, Sydney on Sunday. Spain’s Olga Carmona scores the first goal of the Women’s World Cup final 2023. With her goal today against England, Carmona became the second-youngest player to score in both the semifinal and final of a single edition of a …

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball
1 year, 4 months ago

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup Final Preview It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the …

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

Team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. SYDNEY -- A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute …

Spain beat England 1-0 to win first Women’s World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain beat England 1-0 to win first Women’s World Cup title

Al Jazeera  

Captain Olga Carmona scores the only goal as Spain beat England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup in Sydney, Australia. Captain Olga Carmona scored the winner in the first half as Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time, beating England 1-0 in the final. The first Women’s World Cup final not to feature either the United …

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?

The Hindu  

The Spanish women’s national team has scripted history, making it to its first-ever final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after beating Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Jorge Vilda in a Spain training session during the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. La Roja are the leading goalscorers at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s road to WWC Final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s road to WWC Final

The Hindu  

Before the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicked off, not many would have counted Spain among the favourites to reach the final. Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist, Spain? Mariona Caldentey of Spain converts the penalty to score the team’s first goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand …

Spain vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 final

Al Jazeera  

The two European heavyweights will bring the tournament to a close in what promises to be a close, high-quality final. When: Sunday, August 20 Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia Kickoff: 8pm The scene is set: La Roja and the Lionesses, two European heavyweights, will play the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday. Spain’s team news Full-back Olga Carmona …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Former athlete Paralluelo gives Spain X factor

The Hindu  

Teenager Salma Paralluelo gave another reminder of her precious talent by coming off the bench Tuesday for the second game running to play a pivotal role for Spain at the Women’s World Cup. Olga Carmona scored a cracker in the 89th minute in Auckland to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Sweden and send into its first World Cup final. …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Firstpost  

Spain will now play the winner of tournament co-host Australia and England on Sunday in the final Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1

News 18  

Olga Carmona’s stunning late strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history. The semi-final in Auckland seemed to be drifting towards extra time before suddenly bursting to life when substitute Salma Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left. Instead, he recalled …

Spain Advances To Women's World Cup Final With Victory Over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain Advances To Women's World Cup Final With Victory Over Sweden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will play the winner of tournament co-host Australia …

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. “We’re in the final, that’s what we wanted.” He again thanked the federation and its leadership for the support that has Spain one win away …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup final. Wearing the captain’s armband, Carmona’s 90th-minute strike from the edge of the area pinged off the crossbar and into the net two minutes after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled the match for Sweden in …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner

India TV News  

Wearing captain's armband, with just a little over a minute left for the full-time whistle to go, Olga Cormona of Spain picked up the pass from the corner, set her up and shoot it straight from the edge of the area into the goal post with her left leg as nonchalantly as it could get. Spain are into the final …

Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Al Jazeera  

Late strike by Olga Carmona puts Spain into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time. Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden and send the Iberians into their first Women’s World Cup final. Sweden thus bowed out after yet another defeat at the penultimate hurdle, having made the semifinals in France …

Spain scores last-minute stunner against Sweden to reach first FIFA Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain scores last-minute stunner against Sweden to reach first FIFA Women's World Cup final

ABC  

Spain has reached its first Women's World Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden thanks to a stunning last-minute goal from captain Olga Carmona. "It could've been difficult to recover from their goal, but we've shown that his team can deal with everything," said goalscorer Paralluelo — who became just the second teenager to score in a Women's …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Netherlands in Extra Time to Reach Semis
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Netherlands in Extra Time to Reach Semis

News 18  

Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women’s World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden. Over a tense 90 minutes in Wellington full of incident, Mariona Caldentey scored an 81st-minute penalty for Spain, only for Dutch defender Stefanie van der Gragt to equalise in added …

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