SPAIN have beaten Sweden to book their place at the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney.
It was a dramatic last ten minutes in New Zealand with La Roja scoring late on to snatch the win.
Sweden equalised late on and the tie looked to be heading for extra time before Olga Carmona netted to put Spain in the final.
- Match result: Spain 2-1 Sweden
- TV channel: BBC One
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- Spain team: Coll, Batlle, Paredes, Codina, Carmona, Bonmati, Abelleira, Putellas, Redondo, Hermoso, Caldentey
- Sweden team: Musovic, Bjorn, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersson, Angeldahl, Rubensson, Rytting Kaneryd, Asllani, Rolfo, Blackstenius
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Spain book their spot in the Women’s World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 win over Sweden.
La Roja will now face either Australia or England in the final, which will take place on Sunday in Sydney.
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Paralluelo wins Player of the Match
Salma Paralluelo was named as Player of the Match at full time, despite only being introduced in the 57th minute.
Credit: Getty Heartbreak for Sweden again
Sweden have been eliminated at the semi-final stage of the Women’s World Cup for the fourth time – the most of any team in the history of the tournament.
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Dramatic conclusion
Spain vs Sweden was the first match in FIFA Women’s World Cup history to see the first goal scored in the final 10 minutes of the match, but finish with at least three goals scored in total. (Opta)
Spain reach World Cup final for the first time
La Roja have reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history.
They will now face either Australia or England on Sunday.
Paralluelo the hero
Super-sub Salma Paralluelo scored the winning goal for Spain in their quarter-final clash with Netherlands last week.
And the 19-year-old netted again in another decisive moment today.
It may not have been the winner, but it was crucial for La Roja nonetheless.
Credit: AP The winning moment
Carmona’s dramatic 89th-minute strike fired Spain to the World Cup final.
Credit: Reuters Full Time – Spain 2-1 Sweden
A heartbreaking end to the match for Sweden.
The Yellow and Blues thought they got themselves back into the game following Blomqvist’s 88th-minute goal.
But just a matter of seconds later, Carmona delivered an almighty blow with an excellent strike.
The Spaniards leave the pitch in tears of joy, while Peter Gerhardsson and his players are left in disbelief.
Full Time – Spain 2-1 Sweden
Spain are World Cup finalists!
Credit: Reuters
90+5. Spain 2-1 Sweden
Another change for Spain.
Caldentey is replaced by Gonzalez.
90+1. Spain 2-1 Sweden
And… breathe.
Wow!
Sweden thought they’d got themselves back into the game with an excellent strike from Blomqvist, but Carmona fired Spain back into the lead with an even better finish.
The Spaniard receives the ball just outside the box and unleashes an audacious strike.
It rattles the bar before bouncing down and over the line!
Musovic could’ve arguably done a bit better in goal there, but what an end to this game!
Seven minutes have been added on…
Credit: Reuters 89. GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL SPAIN!!!!
Late drama alert!
Carmona restores the lead for Spain after a matter of seconds!
88. GOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SWEDEN!!!!
Blomqvist fires Sweden level!
Wow! Incredible scenes at Eden Park!
87. Spain 1-0 Sweden
Another change for Sweden.
Rubensson is replaced by Hurtig.
82. Spain 1-0 Sweden
La Rojas make their way into Sweden’s penalty area and the ball is squared to Paralluelo following a weak clearance from Andersson.
The striker then gets a shot away while on the turn and her effort rolls past Musovic and into the bottom-right corner!
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81. GOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL SPAIN!!!!!!
Super-sub Paralluelo breaks the deadlock with 10 minutes to play!
78. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Sweden make two changes.
Schough is on to replace Kaneryd.
Blomqvist is on to replace Blackstenius.
76. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Chance for Sweden as Kaneryd breaks through on the right before crossing the ball to Blackstenius in the box.
The striker just mis-times her run as the ball flies over her head and out of the box.
73. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Another substitution for Spain.
Redondo makes way for Navarro.
70. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Huge chance for Spain!
A cross is sent into Redondo on the edge of the six-yard box, but she loses control of the ball.
Paralluelo then does well to square it back across to the goal line to the winger, but Redondo somehow MISSES the target from around four yards out.
How have Spain not scored?!
Credit: Reuters 68. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Spain have a free kick in a dangerous position.
Caldentey steps up to take it and goes for goal, but her effort hits the wall and runs behind for a corner.
Nothing comes of the set piece and Sweden can clear the danger with ease.
64. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Another chance for Spain as Redondo crosses the ball into Paralluelo, but the striker can’t direct her shot on target.
61. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Chance for Spain now as Bonmati is sent through on goal.
She tees up a shot, but Rubensson does well to track back and make the tackle.
57. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Spain make their first substitution.
Putellas is replaced by Paralluelo.
Credit: Getty 55. Spain 0-0 Sweden
Blackstenius makes a run into the box and latches onto the end of a through-ball.
She goes for goal, but there is not enough power in her shot and Cata Coll can collect.
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