BREAKING: Heartbreak For Lauren James As #Spain Lift First Ever #FIFAWWC Trophy

BREAKING: Heartbreak For Lauren James As #Spain Lift First Ever #FIFAWWC Trophy—-It was cagey, tense and incredibly competitive, but Spain ended up coming out on top in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game with a clinical driven finish from out on the left. Despite England goalkeeper Mary Earps saving a penalty, Spain preserved their advantage to triumph.

Olga Carmona #19 of Spain celebrates her goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia

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Olga Carmona scored with a low, powerful strike to lead Spain to their maiden Women’s World Cup triumph after beating England 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia.

Prior to this tournament, Spain had never won a knockout round in a major tournament. The loss is only England’s second under Sarina Wiegman since her appointment in 2021.

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Early in the first-half, both sides had chances. England almost scored after Rachel Daly cut a pass back towards the edge of the area for Lauren Hemp, whose left-footed curled shot smashed off the crossbar.

Spain reacted almost instantly, when moments later Mariona Caldentey powered down the left flank and whipped a cross in for Salma Paralluelo, who scuffed a chance from close range. Her effort deflected into the path of Alba Redondo, but her right-footed strike was poorly taken and parried away by Mary Earps.

La Roja got their opener in the 29th minute, when Carmona overlapped Caldentey and sped down the left-flank before drilling a low, powerful shot into the far-right corner. Lucy Bronze, who initially gave away possession, was out of position, allowing the Spain captain space to receive the ball and score.

In the second-half, Spain were awarded a penalty after a lengthy VAR check deemed that Keira Walsh handled the ball in the box. Jennifer Hermoso failed to double her side’s lead after Earps saved her spot-kick.

England tried to gain momentum after the penalty save, but failed to truly test Catalina Coll as Spain held on to claim the victory and the title.

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