Spain Wins Women’s World Cup for First Time
Spain Wins Women’s World Cup for First Time
Spain Wins Women’s World Cup , for First Time.
Spain overtook England 1-0 on Aug.
20 to secure their first major title, Reuters reports.
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Spain overtook England 1-0 on Aug.
20 to secure their first major title, Reuters reports.
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Captain Olga Carmona scored the team's only goal in the first half of the game.
Their lead could have been greater, but England's Mary Earps stopped a penalty kick in the second half.
Their lead could have been greater, but England's Mary Earps stopped a penalty kick in the second half.
England's captain, Millie Bright, said the loss is "really hard to take.".
We gave everything... we are absolutely heartbroken but unfortunately we weren't there today, Millie Bright, England's team captain, via statement.
Spain's coach, Jorge Vilda, is the "second male coach to win a major women's tournament" since 2000, Reuters reports.
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Spain's coach, Jorge Vilda, is the "second male coach to win a major women's tournament" since 2000, Reuters reports.
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What we did, it's difficult to achieve, Jorge Vilda, Spain's head coach, via statement.
I'm very proud of this team, we have shown we know how to play, that we know how to suffer, we have believed and we are world champions, Jorge Vilda, Spain's head coach, via statement.
"Player of the tournament" Aitana Bonmati said their achievement is "unbelievable.".
"Player of the tournament" Aitana Bonmati said their achievement is "unbelievable.".
I have no words, I'm in shock.
What we have done is remarkable, we have known how to suffer and enjoy.
, Aitana Bonmati, midfielder for Spain, via statement.
We have won, we have the little star here.
This is the dream of any soccer player.
I can't ask for anything more, Aitana Bonmati, midfielder for Spain, via statement