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Soccer Football – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Semi Final – Spain v Sweden – Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand – August 15, 2023 Spain players and coach Jorge Vilda celebrate after progressing to the final of the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
AUCKLAND, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Spain are just one step away from Women’s World Cup glory after their dramatic 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden on Tuesday and forward Salma Paralluelo said ‘La Roja’ had proved they have what it takes to be crowned champions.
Goalless for 80 minutes, a cagey affair at Eden Park looked to be drifting towards extra time but sparked to life when substitute Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left.
Sweden equalised shortly after through Rebecca Blomqvist before Spain captain Olga Carmona struck an 89th-minite winner.
Spain’s players were in tears at full-time and celebrated wildly on…