1-0: Olga secures World Cup for Spain
Eight madridistas win the World Cup after beating England in the final
Spain, featuring eight madridistas in the squad, made history by clinching the Women's World Cup after defeating England in the final in Sydney. Olga was the hero of the match, scoring the winning goal in the 29th minute. The Madrid full-back, who also scored the decisive goal in the semi-final, decided the game with a left-footed shot from the left.
Together with Olga, Teresa started the game and played the whole match. Meanwhile, Oihane came on in the 60th minute, while Ivana was introduced in the 73rd minute. Vilda's side could have extended their lead in the 70th minute, but the England goalkeeper saved Hermoso's penalty. Olga's goal in the first half finally secured Spain their first World Cup. Misa, Rocío, Zornoza and Athenea were the other Madrid players who also formed part of this now legendary Spanish football team.
SPAIN
Final
Spain-England 1-0.
Semi-finals
Spain-Sweden 2-1
Quarter-finals
Spain-Netherlands 2-1
Round of 16
Switzerland-Spain 1-5
Group stage
Spain-Costa Rica 3-0
Spain-Zambia 5-0
Japan-Spain 4-0
Together with Olga, Teresa started the game and played the whole match. Meanwhile, Oihane came on in the 60th minute, while Ivana was introduced in the 73rd minute. Vilda's side could have extended their lead in the 70th minute, but the England goalkeeper saved Hermoso's penalty. Olga's goal in the first half finally secured Spain their first World Cup. Misa, Rocío, Zornoza and Athenea were the other Madrid players who also formed part of this now legendary Spanish football team.
SPAIN
Final
Spain-England 1-0.
Semi-finals
Spain-Sweden 2-1
Quarter-finals
Spain-Netherlands 2-1
Round of 16
Switzerland-Spain 1-5
Group stage
Spain-Costa Rica 3-0
Spain-Zambia 5-0
Japan-Spain 4-0