OLGA CARMONA: Spain’s women’s team has qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 final through a dramatic last-minute victory over Sweden on Tuesday.
In a thrilling match at Eden Park, Auckland, Spanish captain Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted her team to a 2-1 victory over Sweden, which has now lost in four of five semifinals. Sweden will play for a fourth-third-place finish.
The game’s momentum shifted significantly after a relatively uneventful initial 80 minutes. 19-year-old substitute Salma Paralluelo broke the deadlock, granting Spain the lead with only 10 minutes remaining on the clock.
Spain will play against the winner of the England versus Australia match, scheduled for Sunday in Sydney. The winner will be a first-time champion of the World Cup.
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As the match concluded, Spanish players celebrated on the field, while Sweden’s players lay in disappointment as their World Cup dreams were shattered again.
Sweden’s journey concluded in heartbreak as they experienced their fourth World Cup semi-final loss, despite impressive victories against previous champions the United States and Japan.
