Spain vs Sweden, Women World Cup 2023 SEMI FINALS
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Match Preview
Spain vs Sweden — Women World Cup at Eden Park.
Match Details
- Referee Armando Villarreal
- Referee Edina Alves Batista
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 15 Aug Sweden H 2–1 W 11 Aug Netherlands H 2–1 W 05 Aug Switzerland A 5–1 W 31 Jul Japan A 0–4 L 26 Jul Zambia H 5–0 W 21 Jul Costa Rica H 3–0 W Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history43% Clean Sheets
Spain this season43% Clean Sheets
Sweden this season -
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Eden Park will turn into a battlefield for Spain and Sweden.
- 5' Alba Redondo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sweden that had 11 games and scored 24 goals.
- 15' Sweden is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Fridolina Rolfo suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Jonna Andersson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' It looks surprising Sweden does not make any changes. Alexia Putellas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Elin Rubensson, as he is very good at scoring at Eden Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' Spain looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Olga scoring 1 goals.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 57' Another change for Spain made on 57 minute. Alexia Putellas leaves to be changed by Salma Paralluelo.
- 62' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Spain winning 100% of all matches.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' Spain started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
- 73' Spain manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Eva Navarro is hanging Alba Redondo on the field on 73 minute.
- 77' The Sweden manager makes a substitution. Stina Blackstenius departs to be replaced by Rebecka Blomqvist.
- 81' Goal! Salma Paralluelo scores his 2 goal in 13 matches.
- 86' It looks like no one’s ball. Sweden is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 87' The whistle greets Elin Rubensson as he departs to be replaced by Lina Hurtig.
- 88' What an equalizer from Rebecka Blomqvist!
- 89' Goal! Olga scores his 2 goal in 13 matches.
- 90' Another change for Spain made on 90 minute. Mariona Caldentey leaves to be changed by Esther.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Spain players.
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Spain
Starting XI- 6
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- 4
- 19
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- 10
- 23
- 14
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17
Alba Redondo ↓ Eva Navarro 73'
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8
Mariona Caldentey ↓ Esther 90'
- 11
Bench-
9
Esther ↑ 90'
- 1
- 5
- 22
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18
Salma Paralluelo ↑ 57'
- 13
- 20
- 21
- 7
- 16
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15
Eva Navarro ↑ 73'
Sweden
Starting XI- 18
- 19
- 13
- 9
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 6
- 16
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23
Elin Rubensson ↓ Lina Hurtig 87'
- 11
Bench- 21
- 12
- 5
- 3
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8
Lina Hurtig ↑ 87'
- 7
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22
Olivia Schough ↑ 77'
- 17
- 20
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15
Rebecka Blomqvist ↑ 77'
- 10
- 4
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Head to Head
Spain Form