Sydney, Aug 21 (Ians) 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 strike ensured that Spain become the second country after Germany to have won both men’s and women’s World Cup titles, with Spain’s men having triumphed in 2010, reports Xinhua.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo won the Golden Ball and Best Young Player awards respectively. England’s Mary Earps was awarded the Golden Glove award, while the Golden Boot went to Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa, who scored a tournament-high five goals.
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.
Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country after Germany to have won both men’s and women’s World Cup titles, with Spain’s men having triumphed in 2010, reports Xinhua.
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo won the Golden Ball and Best Young Player awards respectively. England’s Mary Earps was awarded the Golden Glove award, while the Golden Boot went to Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa, who scored a tournament-high five goals.
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.
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Auckland (New Zealand), Aug 15 (Ians) The FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal here on Tuesday witnessed a dramatic last 10 minutes as Olga Carmona scored a late winner to help Spain beat world No. 3 Sweden 2-1. It is the first time for Spain to reach a FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
Carmona curled the ball home on the edge of the box in the 89th minute, just one minute after Swedish substitute Rebecka Blomqvist found the equalizer, following Salma Paralluelo’s opener in the 81st minute.
World No. 6 Spain, who qualified for its first Women’s World Cup semifinal, controlled most of the first half with 52 percent of ball possession, but failed to create any clear goal-scoring opportunities, a Xinhua report said.
The two-time women’s ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, considered to be the best female player in the world, started for Spain for the first time after...
Carmona curled the ball home on the edge of the box in the 89th minute, just one minute after Swedish substitute Rebecka Blomqvist found the equalizer, following Salma Paralluelo’s opener in the 81st minute.
World No. 6 Spain, who qualified for its first Women’s World Cup semifinal, controlled most of the first half with 52 percent of ball possession, but failed to create any clear goal-scoring opportunities, a Xinhua report said.
The two-time women’s ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, considered to be the best female player in the world, started for Spain for the first time after...
- 8/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wellington (New Zealand), Aug 11 (Ians) Spain made a historic advancement to the semifinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, thanks to a decisive goal in extra time on Friday.
Though the first half remained goalless, Spain dominated the proceedings. They consistently applied pressure with their intricate passing and exemplary ball control, amassing 49% possession and racking up eleven shots on goal.
The Netherlands, however, had a quiet half, failing to record even a single shot and managing just 34% of the possession, reports Xinhua.
A moment of tension arose in the 17th minute as the Netherlands were twice saved by the post. An initial strike by Alba Redondo was parried by the Dutch goalkeeper, only to ricochet off the post. Redondo’s follow-up attempt once again met the same fate, with the woodwork coming to the rescue.
Spain’s hopes of breaking the...
Though the first half remained goalless, Spain dominated the proceedings. They consistently applied pressure with their intricate passing and exemplary ball control, amassing 49% possession and racking up eleven shots on goal.
The Netherlands, however, had a quiet half, failing to record even a single shot and managing just 34% of the possession, reports Xinhua.
A moment of tension arose in the 17th minute as the Netherlands were twice saved by the post. An initial strike by Alba Redondo was parried by the Dutch goalkeeper, only to ricochet off the post. Redondo’s follow-up attempt once again met the same fate, with the woodwork coming to the rescue.
Spain’s hopes of breaking the...
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Auckland, Aug 5 (Ians) Aitana Bonmati played an important role with a brace and two assists as Spain swept past Switzerland 5-1 here on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history.
Bonmati’s early opener in the match was canceled out by an own goal from Laia Codina, but Alba Redondo restored Spain’s lead and Bonmati scored again to make it 3-1.
Codina then made up for her error by scoring her team’s fourth before the break, and Jennifer Hermoso made it 5-1 in the second half in front of 43,217 fans, a new record crowd for a football match in New Zealand, Xinhua reported.
After the terrible 4-0 defeat to Japan in group stage, the 25-year-old Bonmati has vowed to try her best in the campaign.
“I’m here at the World Cup and I want to win.
Bonmati’s early opener in the match was canceled out by an own goal from Laia Codina, but Alba Redondo restored Spain’s lead and Bonmati scored again to make it 3-1.
Codina then made up for her error by scoring her team’s fourth before the break, and Jennifer Hermoso made it 5-1 in the second half in front of 43,217 fans, a new record crowd for a football match in New Zealand, Xinhua reported.
After the terrible 4-0 defeat to Japan in group stage, the 25-year-old Bonmati has vowed to try her best in the campaign.
“I’m here at the World Cup and I want to win.
- 8/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Perth (Australia), July 26 (Ians) Spain and Japan secured their berths in the last 16 stage with decisive victories over Zambia and Costa Rica respectively, while Canada defeated Ireland 2-1 at FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday.
In Group C, after securing a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the opening match, Spain began their clash against Zambia with a dream start.
Teresa Abelleira scored a stunning goal nine minutes into the game, and Jennifer Hermoso added another goal with a well-timed header four minutes later, reports Xinhua.
In the second half, Spain showed no mercy. Alba Redondo netted two goals, while Hermoso scored one, securing a decisive 5-0 win.
Japan became the first team to score back-to-back victories at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Thanks to Naomoto Hikaru and Fujino Aoba’s rapid-fire goals within three minutes, Japan clinched a convincing 2-0 win against Costa Rica.
In Group B, capitalising...
In Group C, after securing a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the opening match, Spain began their clash against Zambia with a dream start.
Teresa Abelleira scored a stunning goal nine minutes into the game, and Jennifer Hermoso added another goal with a well-timed header four minutes later, reports Xinhua.
In the second half, Spain showed no mercy. Alba Redondo netted two goals, while Hermoso scored one, securing a decisive 5-0 win.
Japan became the first team to score back-to-back victories at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Thanks to Naomoto Hikaru and Fujino Aoba’s rapid-fire goals within three minutes, Japan clinched a convincing 2-0 win against Costa Rica.
In Group B, capitalising...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ibiza, Spain, April 12 (Ians) The Spain women’s football team defeated China 3-0 in Ibiza, Spain in a friendly match to help prepare for the forthcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Goals from Tere Abelleira, Athenea del Castillo, and Alba Redondo gave the Spanish a win against a well-organised rival that had chances to score, but seemed tired in the closing minutes, reports Xinhua.
Spain went into the game after an impressive 4-2 win against Norway five days earlier, while Shui Qingxia’s side is also putting the finishing touches on their preparations for this summer’s World Cup.
The Chinese coach opted for a 4-4-2 system, and China looked well-organised and hard-working on the pitch.
Spain struggled to find space in midfield or attack as the Chinese players constantly closed them down.
The game began to open up around the half-hour mark, with Chinese keeper Xu Huan...
Goals from Tere Abelleira, Athenea del Castillo, and Alba Redondo gave the Spanish a win against a well-organised rival that had chances to score, but seemed tired in the closing minutes, reports Xinhua.
Spain went into the game after an impressive 4-2 win against Norway five days earlier, while Shui Qingxia’s side is also putting the finishing touches on their preparations for this summer’s World Cup.
The Chinese coach opted for a 4-4-2 system, and China looked well-organised and hard-working on the pitch.
Spain struggled to find space in midfield or attack as the Chinese players constantly closed them down.
The game began to open up around the half-hour mark, with Chinese keeper Xu Huan...
- 4/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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