Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden
In a dramatic turn of events, Olga Carmona's late strike propelled Spain to a captivating 2-1 victory over Sweden on Tuesday, securing the Iberian team's inaugural berth in the Women's World Cup final.
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- Published Date: 02:38 | 15 August 2023
- Modified Date: 02:38 | 15 August 2023
Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.
Carmona's 90th-minute strike from long-range pinged off the crossbar and into the goal two minutes after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled the match for Sweden in front of a baying crowd of 43,217 at Eden Park.
Salma Paralluelo, the quarter-final hero against the Netherlands, put Spain in the lead with the opening goal in the 81st minute, breathing life into what had been a slow-burning, cagey affair.
Less than a year after a player revolt tore the squad apart, 'La Roja' will have the chance to lift the trophy on Sunday when they face co-hosts Australia or England in the championship match.