Kathmandu : Spain advances to the semifinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup by defeating the Netherlands in the ongoing tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
In the Friday morning match held in Wellington, Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline in the first quarterfinal match.
After ending regular time with a 1-1 tie, the game proceeded to extra time. Spain’s Salma Paralluelo scored a goal in the 111th minute, leading Spain to victory.
With this win, Spain has reached the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time.