What’s the story about England vs Spain?
England vs Spain was the final match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The teams played on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 20:00 ACT (11:00 BST) at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Spain won the match, defeating England 1-0. Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the 29th minute.
The starting lineup for England (the Lionesses), led by their manager Sarina Wiegman, was:
- Goalkeeper: Mary Earps
- Defenders: Jess Carter, Millie Bright, Alex Greenwood
- Midfielders: Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly
- Central Attacking Midfielder: Ella Toone
- Forwards: Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo
Head coach Jorge Vilda led the Spanish team. The starting lineup for Spain was:
- Goalkeeper: Cata Coll
- Defenders: Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Codina, Olga Carmona
- Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí, Teresa Abelleira, Jennifer Hermoso
- Forwards: Mariona Caldentey, Alba Redondo, Salma Celeste Paralluelo Ayingono
The final was a close and tense match, with both teams creating chances. England had the better of the first half despite the out-standing goal scored by Carmona that would turn out to be the winner. But Spain came out stronger in the second half and won even after having a penalty sensationally saved by England goalkeeper Earps.
The victory is Spain’s first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup title. They are the ninth team to win the tournament, and they take over from the 2015 and 2019 Champions, the United States.
The win is also a major boost for women’s football in Spain. The Spanish league is one of the strongest in the world, and the national team is now one of the favourites to win future tournaments.
Spain’s victory is a disappointment for England, who were hoping to win the country’s first World Cup title since 1966. However, the lionesses can be proud of their performance in the tournament, and we will be hoping to see them go one step further in the next World Cup.
Why should I care about this story?
The England vs Spain Women’s World Cup final is important for the following reasons.
It is a major sporting event, and the performance of the Lionesses has helped to raise the profile of women’s football.
The Lionesses have been one of the most successful teams in the tournament. Take this chance to celebrate all that our national team have achieved.
The final is also a chance to show your support for women’s equality.
The women’s game has come a long way in recent years, but there is still work to do to achieve gender equality in sport. If you missed the game, watching the final on catch-up and joining the conversation in support of the Lionesses is a way to show that you believe in the power of women’s sport.
Finally, the final is a chance for you to enjoy a couple of hours of sporting entertainment.
The match was a close and competitive one and it is a great advert for women’s football. If you missed it live, watching the Women’s World up final on catch-up is a chance to see how the Lionesses played when they were competing for the biggest prize in women’s football. Whether you are a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, the final was an entertaining spectacle for you to enjoy.
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