Spain edged past the Netherlands after additional time in a 2-1 win on Friday in Wellington, New Zealand to arrive at its most memorable Women’s world Cup semifinals rounds.
Mariona Caldentey’s punishment after a VAR-evaluated handball choice hoped to have dominated the game for Spain with only nine minutes remaining, however Stefanie van der Gragt – whose handball had gifted La Roja its punishment – bored home a splendid exertion in the main moment of added time.
In a strained time of additional time, young substitute Salma Paralluelo struck the victor following 111 minutes with a left-footed exertion off within the far post to leave a mark on the world for Spain.
Spain will play Sweden in the elimination rounds after the Swedes beat Japan 2-1 in the day’s other quarterfinal match.