Spain defeated Sweden and advanced to its first World Cup final.
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Spain defeated Sweden in a thrilling finish in Auckland to go to their first Women’s World Cup final.
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Olga Carmon, the team’s captain, scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute, setting off wild celebrations among their fans at Eden Park.
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Rebecka Blomqvist’s equalizer just 93 seconds earlier had given Sweden, who have now lost back-to-back World Cup semifinal matches, hope that the game would go to extra time.
With just 10 minutes left, 19-year-old replacement Salma Paralluelo handed Spain the lead in a game that had previously been devoid of opportunities.
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On Sunday in Sydney, they will compete against either the host nation, Australia, or England.