Women’s World Cup, Spain first finalist, Sweden surrenders
Spain is the first finalist of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which is being held in Australia and New Zealand. “La Roja” triumphed 2 to 1 against Sweden, in the first semi-final of the event, played at Eden Park in Auckland.
In the confrontation between two of the best teams of the activity, there was no shortage of emotions, as part of the Swedes was Kosovare Asllani, the 34-year-old from Milan, who in her career has also played for Paris Saint Germain, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Despite the chances created, the result was unlocked only in the 81st, after Parajuelo’s goal that put the Spaniards ahead. The Scandinavians responded 2 minutes before the end of regular time with Blomkvist restoring the tie.
When it seemed that the winning team would be decided in extra time, Spain scored the winning goal with Karmona Garcia, which gifted the Iberian girls a ticket to the final. The Spanish opponents will be determined this Wednesday, by the duel between Australia and England’s favorites.
