Olga Carmona struck late to carry Spain to an exciting 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and ship the Iberians into a primary Women’s World Cup closing.
Carmona’s Ninetieth-minute strike from long-range pinged off the crossbar and into the aim two minutes after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled the match for Sweden in entrance of a baying crowd of 43,217 at Eden Park.
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Salma Paralluelo, the quarter-final hero towards the Netherlands, put Spain within the lead with the opening aim within the 81st minute, respiratory life into what had been a slow-burning, cagey affair.
Less than a yr after a participant revolt tore the squad aside, ‘La Roja’ may have the prospect to carry the trophy on Sunday once they face co-hosts Australia or England within the championship match.