Carmona’s late goal sends Spain to the Women's World Cup final with a 2-1 win over Sweden - GulfToday

Carmona’s late goal sends Spain to the Women's World Cup final with a 2-1 win over Sweden

  • 15 Aug 2023
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Spain players celebrate after progressing to the final of the World Cup on Tuesday. Reuters

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 and England on Sunday in the final in Sydney.

The winner Sunday will be a first-time World Cup champion.

Sweden has now lost in four of five semifinals and will play for a fourth third-place finish.

Associated Press

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