Spain have reached their first Women’s World Cup final after beating Sweden 2-1 in a dramatic semi‑final in front of more than 43,000 spectators at Auckland’s Eden Park.
The teenage winger Salma Paralluelo impressed from the bench once more to give Jorge Vilda’s side the lead with 10 minutes to play. Sweden levelled through Rebecka Blomqvist’s fine finish but, with extra time looming, the Spain captain, Olga Carmona, struck a last-minute winner to ensure they made history.
