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Spain broke through the gates of eternity to become immortal, to don the laurels of gold and diamonds, and finally to call themselves the best in the world, which they had done in the lower tiers for years. However, it is the story of a team that has achieved a lot in just a few years, always lagging behind great powers such as the United States, Germany or the Nordic teams; now referential and exemplary for the soccer planet, because just like the physical, there is no one coughing or taking the ball or identity. In any case, an electrifying and imaginative England tried, sometimes a burning group; Although that is definitely not enough to claim that Spain are the glorious world champions at the third attempt, a new and definitive chapter in the history of women’s football.
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Cata Coll, Olga Carmona, Laia Codina, Irene Paredes, Ona Batlle, Teresa Abelleira, Aitana Bonmatí, Jenni Hermoso, Salma Paralluelo, Alba Redondo and Mariona Caldentey
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Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood, Lucy Bronze, Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Keira Walsh, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo
Goals 1-0 min 29: Olga Carmona.
referee thought Tori
Yellow cards Lauren Hemp (min. 54) and Salma Paralluelo (min. 77)
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Spain looked in the mirror and found themselves once and for all with a rival who challenged them for the ball, who even explained to them that they could circulate the ball with as much or more care, even if their plan, the goal to achieve contrary would be very different. For England, football is a more important issue, but no less effective, as they are content with the safety passes in defense for long shots at the sides – it’s not the country of the seven-eleven for nothing, as the ends are swelling around Getting centers – where he tried to create superiority with the offensive projections of the lanes (Bronze and Daly) and the diagonals of the strikers. None quite like Hemp, Devil in Boots, a voracious woodworm who plays with his body as well as his feet and can even make Paredes shudder. At least at the beginning, because the central, imperial, recomposed at the same time as Spain, that when the rhythm of the duel and the joy of the touch took hold, it was clear that there is no one who can handle the ball better. But before that, England had its moments, its hopes.
Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía accompanied by the players of the national team after their triumph at the World Cup.Mark Baker (AP)
It turned out that the Lionesses were defined by this long game, with few passes and many meters, with balls that required second plays. And the English physique, the gazuza too, maybe the overwhelming mentality because success precedes him – for a reason he won the last European Championship and got into this World Cup final – were enough to enforce his law, rugby-style yards too collect, inch by inch, plot by plot. And from there England took out gold as in throw-ins, again a hemp looking for tickles with speed and hard work, opportunistic and carpanta from the penalty area because twice in a row he won the ball and position, lukewarm shots, However, without Even bothering Cata Coll, a goalkeeper who doesn’t understand fear or tremors. However, the same didn’t happen when Daly came into the box from the left as he gave up the ball towards the arrival of Hemp, who, in a bad mood but with excellent intentions, placed the inside of his left boot, a shot that was only spat at the crossbar. But Spain knew, as was the case throughout the tournament, to suffer, to face the challenge and to overcome it.
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He did it as he knew it, with the ball between his boots, with a will to get the ball away from the roots, even if England always chose harassment – when Spanish control was poor, when a player’s back was to the opposition goal had when a compromised pass was issued – and attempted to denature it by denying it the fast lane. But when Jenni and Aitana seemed to make sense of football, the game turned red. As with this area-by-area triangulation, Olga and Jenni are yours—mine for Salma’s race, who stepped onto the bottom row waiting for a crochet that didn’t arrive. The same happened with another Olga cross that neither Salma nor Alba Redondo knew how to tie. But Spain had more and it came from Salma and her runs, she run, she run, legs what do I want you? Excellent at interpreting the game because she was just as eager at breaking marks as those of support, bankruptcy and fantasy, soccer diamond. In any case, the shot missed, the one that fell against Sweden in the semifinals and the one that hit the post before the break. But Spain had already said its own words.
It was a pressure exercise, a steal of Aitana, intelligence and elegance as he handed the ball to Tere Abelleira, the one who always skips pressure lines, sometimes two, and the only one who understands the long movement as a ramp to reach the goal. Excellent control from Mariona and Olga Carmona, who doubled to the left as the guns of a good winger dictated, executing a dry and cross shot on the run that aimed at the post but also at the net. Heroine in the semifinals, legend in the finals.
Several players celebrate the victory on the pitch after accepting the trophy. Quinn Rooney (Getty Images)
Queen Letizia raises the trophy with the players of the Spanish national football team. FRANK FIFE (AFP)
Olga Carmona kisses the World Cup after winning the World Cup final. ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE (Portal)
Olga Carmona (in the middle) holds the trophy. FRANK FIFE (AFP)
Tennis player Billie Jean King snatches the medal from Spain’s Eva Navarro. AMANDA PEROBELLI (Portal)
The Spanish players, world champions in Australia and New Zealand, celebrate winning the title. Elsa (FIFA/Getty Images)
La Roja players celebrate winning the World Cup final in the dressing room. PAblo Garcia (RFEF)
Salma Paralluelo is photographed on the lawn of Australia Stadium in Sydney after accepting the medal. CARL RECINE (Portal)
Ona Batlle of Spain comforts England player Lucy Bronze after the game. AMANDA PEROBELLI (Portal)
Queen Letizia wearing the national team jersey and Infanta Sofía with the trophy are photographed with the players and the rest of the technical staff. Mark Baker (AP)
Oihane Hernández cuts the goal net. DEAN LEWINS (EFE)
Jennifer Hermoso celebrates winning the World Championship. AMANDA PEROBELLI (Portal)
Catalina Coll celebrates La Roja’s win on the pitch after the game. AMANDA PEROBELLI (Portal)
Aitana Bonmati with the Ballon d’Or is congratulated by the Infanta Sofía and Queen Letizia. WILLIAM WEST (AFP)
Celebration of the La Roja players after they declared themselves world champions at Australia Stadium in Sydney. HANNAH MCKAY (Portal)
Aitana Bonmati (right) of the Spain national team celebrates La Roja’s win over the England players. Robert Cianflone (Getty Images)
Spain players Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati celebrate beating England. Robert Cianflone (Getty Images)
Salma Paralluelo is photographed with fans at Australia Stadium in Sydney. Associated Press/LaPresse (APS)
The players of the Spanish national team celebrate the victory against England on the field. In the middle, England goalkeeper Bethany England. DAVID GRAY (AFP)
Cata Coll (left) and Salma Paralluelo, at the end of the game against England. Associated Press/LaPresse (APS)
England players weep on the pitch at Stadium Australia after losing the final. SAEED KHAN (AFP)
The Spanish coach Jorge Vilda together with the technical team and the players after the end of the game. JAIMI JOY (Portal)
The Spanish (foreground) and English players hug after the game. DAN RIM RIGHTS (EFE)
National team players celebrate beating England at Australia Stadium in Sydney. Cameron Spencer (Getty Images)
Oihane Hernandez passes Alex Greenwood. Robert Cianflone (Getty Images)
Salma Paralluelo (left) and Alex Greenwood fight for the ball. DAVID GRAY (AFP)
Salma Paralluelo (centre) battles for the ball with Millie Bright in the World Cup final. FRANCK FIFE (AFP)
Aitana Bonmati (left) falls to the ground after a game with Alex Greenwood. Alessandra Tarantino (AP/LAPRESSE)
The player of the Spanish team Jennifer Hermoso takes the penalty. Catherine Ivill (Getty Images)
England goalkeeper Mary Earps (left) saves Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty. Abbie Parr (AP)
Mary Earps (centre) celebrates with Chloe Kelly and Millie Bright after stopping Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty.CARL RECINE (Portal)
Jorge Vilda, La Roja coach, gives instructions to the players during the game. Alessandra Tarantino (AP)
From left: Keira Walsh, Alex Greenwood and Salma Paralluelo during a play. AMANDA PEROBELLI (Portal)
The English players gathered before the start of the second part of the final. JAIMI JOY (Portal)
England player Lauren Hemp (centre) is pressured by Irene Paredes (left) and Aitana Bonmati.Mark Baker (AP)
The defense of La Roja Laia Codina, down after a play. DAVID GRAY (AFP)
Olga Carmona throws the ball to make it 1-0. Alessandra Tarantino (AP/LAPRESSE)
England players from left, Alex Greenwood and Mary Earps follow the trajectory of Olga Carmona’s goal. DAVID GRAY (AFP)
Carmona scores against England at Australia Stadium. WILLIAM WEST (AFP)
Spanish player Olga Carmona celebrates her goal in the first part of the World Cup final. WILLIAM WEST (AFP)
Fans of the Spanish team players celebrate Carmona’s goal at the WiZink Center in Madrid. INMA FLOWERS
Olga Carmona dedicates the goal to the mother of one of her best friends who recently passed away.DEAN LEWINS (EFE)
La Roja players celebrate Carmona’s goal. DAN RIM RIGHTS (EFE)
Mariona Caldentey takes the ball against Lucy Bronze. STEVE CRISTO (AFP)
English fans will be following the broadcast of the match at Victoria Park in London this Sunday. Julian Finney (Getty Images)
England goalkeeper Mary Earps saves a goal. Steve Markham (AP)
Lauren Hemp (foreground) and Aitana Bonmat jump for the ball. DAN HIMBRECHTS (EFE)
Jennifer Hermoso (right) has an effort on goal against Jessica Carter. Catherine Ivill (Getty Images)
Salma Paralluelo (left) is approached by Jessica Carter. DAN RIM RIGHTS (EFE)
England goalkeeper Mary Earps (centre) playing in the first part of the final at Australia Stadium. HANNAH MCKAY (Portal)
England’s Alessia Russo (left) blocks Irene Paredes’ shot. Robert Cianflone (Getty Images)
Spanish goalkeeper Catalina Coll stops the ball during the World Cup final. WILLIAM WEST (AFP)
Olga Carmona (left) takes control of the ball against Lauren Hemp.FRANCK FIFE (AFP)
The players of the Spanish team hug before the game. FRANK FIFE (AFP)
Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía at the Estadio Australia. JAIMI JOY (Portal)
The singer Tones and I attend the opening gala of the world championships. Justin Setterfield (Getty Images)
Several La Roja fans cheer on the team in the stadium. FRANK FIFE (AFP)
La Roja players warm up on the pitch before the game. Quinn Rooney (Getty Images)
A football fan lifts a scarf before the match at Australia Stadium in Sydney. Abbie Parr (AP)
Spain national team’s Laia Codina on the pitch before the start of the game. ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE (Portal)
England’s players warm up before the game at Australia Stadium. WILLIAM WEST (AFP)
England team fans at Australia Stadium in Sydney. Rick Rycroft (AP/LAPRESSE)
Spain didn’t change their proposal in Act II, as they hadn’t done throughout the tournament – although they didn’t lose their identity against Japan but lost their composure, the only blow at the World Cup – polished again by Jenni’s left foot and the Aitana’s right side, catapulted again by a Mariona who, after clipping the ball from inside the box, fired a shot that hit the post, albeit from the outside. Advancing the lines, England sought to distill football from the inside to catapult it from the outside, now with James on the pitch and down the left flank, a differentiated and gifted player who was surprised she didn’t leave the game and put balls into the box and shots from Hemp and Kelly, none between the three suits.
Vilda, between conservative and intelligent, doubled down at right-back – Oihane came through Redondo – and crushed the rebellion. So much so that the problems came in the Earps area, a penalty from Walsh after walking his hand after a cut from Mariona, a penalty penalized by the VAR. But Jenni, struggling with the eleven yards, made a mistake, as happened in the opening World Cup against Costa Rica, a miss and the goalkeeper’s glove. Moments of puppetry for the Spaniards who bowed their heads, except for Cata Coll, crazy String, gallant like no other. He left the box to head off an opponent, achieved a not-for-the-faint-hearted dance with the ball to save an opponent and donned the glove in time to twist James’ shot. And with the calm of Cata, with the experience of Alexia Putellas – a substitute, playing the last few minutes – came the calm of Spain, who knew how to bite, who knew how to use their body, who knew how to stop England that knew how to suffer, that knew how to win Nothing more and nothing less than a World Cup that rewrites history and makes it immortal.
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