Spain secured a historic victory in the Women's World Cup 2023, defeating England 1-0. The match took place at Sydney, where Spain faced England for the championship title.
Sarina Wiegman, the England manager, stuck with her semi-final lineup, opting for Ella Toone in the attack over Lauren James. On the Spanish side, Alexia Putellas, a former Ballon d'Or winner, was benched, while Salma Paralluelo led the attack.
Early in the game, England dominated possession, and Lauren Hemp's shot in the fourth minute marked the first attempt. Hemp came close again shortly after, hitting the crossbar with her effort. Spain's momentum grew, and they took the lead in the 30th minute when Olga Carmona skillfully finished a run into the penalty area. England had a crucial opportunity to equalize before halftime, but Alessia Russo's cross to Toone was missed.
In the second half, Wiegman made two changes, bringing in Lauren James and Chloe Kelly. A penalty was awarded to Spain after a VAR review in the 67th minute, as Keira Walsh was deemed to have handled the ball in the penalty area. However, Jenni Hermoso's penalty was saved by Mary Earps. England pressed for a goal, and 13 minutes of added time were granted, but Spain held on for the victory.
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