Spain beats England to win first Women’s World Cup

Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia – August 20, 2023 Spain gamers have fun after profitable the Women’s World Cup (Photo: REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli)

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Spain received the Women’s World Cup for the primary time after beating England 1-0 within the finals on Sunday.

Captain Olga Carmona scored within the twenty ninth minute, drilling in from the left of the realm after England misplaced possession in midfield and Spain countered rapidly to take benefit within the conflict at Stadium Australia.

Spain have been awarded a penalty shortly after the hour mark for a handball by midfielder Keira Walsh. However, goalkeeper Mary Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s spot kick by diving to her left.

England coach Sarina Wiegman made a lot of adjustments, together with bringing on ahead Lauren James, however they might not discover an equaliser as Spain clung on to win their first main title. 

—Reuters