Spain Secures Historic Spot in Women’s World Cup Semi-Finals with Thrilling 2-1 Victory Against the Netherlands in Extra Time.
In a monumental triumph, Spain’s women’s national soccer team advanced to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time ever, emerging victorious with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Netherlands during extra time. The exhilarating match witnessed Barcelona’s rising star, Salma Paralluelo, sealing the deal with a brilliant finish on a counterattack in the 111th minute in Wellington. The contest, marked by its dramatic twists, concluded 1-1 during regular time.
Spain, who valiantly bounced back from a challenging 4-0 defeat by Japan in the group stage, demonstrated their dominance in the opening half, unleashing relentless attacks and rattling the woodwork on two separate occasions in quick succession. The team also had a goal disallowed due to an offside ruling by VAR. The spotlight now shifts to the upcoming clash between Sweden and Japan later on Friday, as they vie for the opportunity to challenge Spain in the anticipated semi-final showdown