Spain Defeat England’s Lionesses To Win Women’s World Cup
deadline.comSpain have defeated England’s Lionesses to win the women’s soccer World Cup. Despite a missed penalty, the victorious Spanish team took the trophy after winning 1-0, the difference being a first half goal by Olga Carmona, who finished smartly following a loose run by England’s Lucy Bronze.
England felt like favorites going into the 70,000 sellout game in Melbourne but Spain dominated throughout and had more chances.
They failed to convert good semi-final form onto the biggest stage and England’s long wait for a first World Cup final win continues, although England did win the Euros last year.
King Charles and his son Prince William had earlier wished the Lionesses good luck via video messages. The players were nervy at the start but Spain played the better football in the first half and it wasn’t overly surprising when Carmona scored, with England completely losing their shape.
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