Irene Paredes and Oihane Hernández, world champions with the Spanish team
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The Basque players Irene Paredes and Oihane Hernández were proclaimed soccer world champions with the Spanish team this Sunday, August 20, after win the 2023 World Cup final against England 1-0.
In the final England warned first with Lauren Hemp’s shot hitting the post. However, Spain reacted and Olga Carmona scored 1-0 in the 29th minute. The play began with Aitana stealing the ball, she had a precise long pass from Tere, had a quick assist from Mariona and culminated with an efficient shot from Olga.
Thus, the Spanish team came to rest with a bit of advantage.
In the second half, England took to the grass more aggressively and with a more offensive character. On the other hand, little by little, the Spanish team began to dominate, and was able to seal the final, since they had a penalty in their favour, but the English goalkeeper Mary Earps saved Jenni Hermoso’s maximum penalty.
His goalkeeper’s save brought England to life, although Spain stood firm in defense, knew how to contain their rival and was able to hold on to a one-goal lead. Therefore, Spain won the 2023 World Cup.
Data sheet:
1. Spain: Tasting Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Codina (m.73, Ivana Andrés), Olga Carmona; Teresa Abelleira, Aitana Bonmatí; Jenni Hermoso, Alba Redondo (m.60, Oihane Hernández), Mariona Caldentey (m.90, Alexia Putellas), Salma Paralluelo.
Selector: Jorge Vilda.
0. England: Mary Earps; Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright; Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly (m.46, Chloe Kelly), Ella Toone (m.87, Beth England), Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh; Alessia Russo (m.46, Lauren James), Lauren Hemp.
Selector: Sarah Wiegman.
Goals: 1-0, m.29: Olga Carmona.
Referee: Tori thought. She yellow carded Lauren Hemp and Salma Paralluelo.
Source: Eitb
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