Olga Carmona’s late 90th-minute goal propelled Spain to a 2-1 victory over Sweden, securing their first-ever Women’s World Cup final appearance. The match saw Salma Paralluelo’s 81st-minute goal giving Spain the lead, breaking the deadlock of a tense game. Rebecka Blomqvist equalized for Sweden just two minutes before Carmona’s decisive strike. After a previous player revolt strained the team, Spain, known as ‘La Roja’, now stands poised to vie for the championship against Australia or England in the final, marking a remarkable turnaround for the squad. The game took place at Eden Park in front of an audience of 43,217 spectators.
FIFA Women’s World Cup | Carmona’s goal propels Spain to its first-ever final with a 2-1 victory over Sweden
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