The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion Sunday, as Spain topped England 1-0 in the final thanks to a first-half goal from Olga Carmona and some incredible possession-style play throughout. Here is how social media reacted to an appropriately spectacular finish to a great tournament.
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It’s Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup win, making it the second country along with Germany to have both Men’s and Women’s World Cup titles.
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Check out how social media reacted to the game, and especially the final result, below!
FINAL
82′: Some famous fans in the building
69′: Mary Earps SAVES a penalty!
62′: We have our Olga Carmona shirt answer!
46′: Interesting subs for England — and Lauren James is back!
The Lionesses’ leading goalscorer was suspended for the quarterfinal and semifinal after a red card for her stomp on a Nigeria player in the round of 16, and began this match on the bench. Now she’s back as one of two halftime changes for Sarina Weigmann.
HT: Spain was FLYING in the opening 45
29′: Goal Olga Carmona, Spain strikes first!
Spain gets on the board first with a beautiful strike from its captain, sending social media abuzz.
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