Spain have reached their first women’s World Cup final after defeating Sweden 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final clash on Tuesday.
This is Spain’s third appearance at the World Cup since making their debut in 2015.
After a tight contest, the Spaniards broke the deadlock in the 81st minute through Paralluelo.
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With two minutes left in normal time Sweden equalised thanks to Blomqvist.
But in the 90th minute Olga Carmona grabbed the winner to send her side through.
Spain will now face either co-hosts Australia or Three Lionesses of England in the final.
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Now this should have been super eagles “role model”.
12 or so players asked the Spanish federation to part with their coach (for whatever reason) but the body declined.
Players thought they would be begged to come play but axed themselves.
Coach picks “little known giant” replacements from Barcelona and Real Madrid and now they are in their first ever final.
If Australia beat England, I shall root for the co hosts in the final. But if England reach the final, Spain shall be my adopted country because I am not ready for the media frenzy
Why will media call seeing off Nigeria match to penalties with 10 women a “masterclass” with a 441 shape?
Bottom line: it is high time we enjoy our pool of talents scattered all over rather than struggle if osimhen or Iwobi are not available because we have a close knit squad that have raised undroppable mafia