Spain vs England, FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain Beat England 1-0 to Win First Ever WWC Title

SPAIN ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

The Spanish women scored in the first half of the game through skipper Olga Carmona and held on to claim their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup title in Sydney on Sunday.

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In what will come to England as a ray of hope the fourth official signals for 13 minutes to be added on at the end of regulation time for injuries and stoppages.

Can England capitalise and pullone back or will Spain hold out?

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Bethany Elland comes on to replace Ella Toone as Wiegman makes her third change of the night.

Sara Paralluelo was brandished a yellow by the woman in the middle for an infringement on Alex Greenwood.

English woman Lauren James does well to get a shot away on target from a tight angle with her left, but Spanish custodian Cata Coll is present to tip the ball over the bar.

Earps denies Hermoso!

Mary Earps does brilliantly well to judge the direction of Jennifer Hermoso’s spot kick and keep the ball out of the net to breathe back life into the English challenge.

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Keira Walsh had her heart in her mouth as the referee was called on to check the VAR when Spain appealed for a handball inside the box by the English defender.

Her worst fear came to pass as the referee pointed to the spot and awarded La Roja a penalty for the punishable offence.

Aitana Bonmati shapes to shoot with her left from just outside the box as he is provided space to pull the trigger.

The 25-year-old hits it well, but her attempt soars just over the diving goalkeeper and the fixed upright.

Oihane Hernandez comes on to replace Alba Redondo as Spain boss Jorge Vilda opts to make a change after an hour’s play.

Kelly makes her presence felt immediately as she plays in a brilliant cross from the right flank into the path of the onrushing Hemp at the far post, who timed her run to perfection.

However, Hemps’s attempt went wide of the mark and Spain survived a scare.

Second Half!

Sain get the ball rolling in the summit clash as English head coach Sarina Wiegman makes a couple of halftime changes.

The Lioneese boss has brought in Lauren James to replace Alessio Russo and Choe Kelly came on in place of Daly.

Will the change in the lineup bring about a change in the scoreline?

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HALF TIME!

Spain head into the break with a one-goal lead over the English women thanks to Olga Carmona’s 28th minutes strike.

Spain went close to extending their lead with the very last bit of action of the first half as Spain hit the side of the post from close range.

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Lauren Hemp does really well to manufacture some space to play a cross in from the left as he spots Ella Toone’s run inside the box. The No.11 threads the ball into the path of Toone who just has to get a touch on it.

The English woman misses the ball, are the Spanish defenders get back to clear the ball away, but the referee’s flag goes up for an offside citing Toon’s early run in.

One of the biggest challenges England has faced today has been the one against the Spanish midfield which has been absolutely on top of its game.

La Roja midfield is in cruise control at the moment as their passing nature has shone through the opening half hour of the summit clash.

GOAL!

Spain are ahead thanks to Olga Carmona’s strike.

Carmona beats Earps with a left-footed shot as her strike sends a bulge into the side netting to put the Spanish women ahead in what is probably the most important game in the history of the nation’s women’s side.

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Ona Battle brings Lauren Hemp to give away a free kick near the halfway line as the Spanish defender thwarts the Englishwomen’s venture forward illegally.

The resulting set piece is lofted into the box, only to be cleared by the compact Spanish defence.

Earps keeps Redondo out from close range!

Spain craft a well-worked move up the field before playing in a dangerous cross close to the far post on the left.

Redondo does fine to get a shot away first time, but the English shot-stopper Mary Earps is at hand to keep the ball out of the net.

Nearly 20 minutes done and both sides have had a big chance each but to no avail.

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England rattle  the crossbar.

A wonderful snapshot of the left foot of Englishwoman Hemp slams against the upright.

Daly did well to lay the ball off expertly for the striker to smash one in and she obliges, but the ball comes off the bar as Spain survive a close call.

The English women are happy to hold on to the ball as they seek to find an opening going forward after some good interplay between the defender inside their own box.

The final is off on an even keel as both teams shake off the nerve of the occasion.

The Spanish women seem determined to hold onto the ball as they seek to get their challenge off on the right foot.