Spain reached its first ever Women’s World Cup final courtesy of goals by 19 year-old Salma Paralluelo and Real Madrid’s Olga Carmona.
Sweden’s Rebeka Blomqvist tried to rewrite this piece of history after scoring an 88th minute equalizer.However, La Rojas destiny to fight for gold had already been written in the stars.
In the second Semi-final, England defeated tournament hosts, Australia to set up a mouth-watering finale with Spain.
Ella Toone opened the scoring for England before Australia’s golden girl, Sam Kerr scored a rocket launcher of an equalizer.Lauren Hemp put the Lionnesses back infront which pushed the Matilda’s to attack more.Alissia Russo scored England’s third goal against the run of play to send coach Sarina Weigman to her second successive World Cup final.
Sweden and Australia will battle it out for bronze while England and Spain go for gold.