‘Finished. Our struggle is a global struggle. A message to Europe and the world from this match, which is much more than a match. Spain’s double victory (2-3). Players from Swedish and Spanish teams came together to support Jenni Hermoso at the Nations League premiere and unfurl a powerful banner against the system that mistreats women’s football. The Reds’ struggle is everyone’s struggle. This never had and never will have colors and flags.
united for the fight
The entire process of the match revolved around this. Swedish fan posters ‘We stand with Jenni and La Roja’ More applause from their own players as they came onto the pitch to warm up, and wristbands from the Spanish internationals raising their fists in the official 11-a-side photo, with Madrid’s striker reading ’10’ and ‘over’. .
But once the ball started rolling, all eyes were on him. They wanted to play football, but the Spaniards, who have spent more time in telematics and face-to-face meetings than training in recent days, arrived physically and mentally exhausted and with only a few preparation sessions. “We are professionals and we will give everything”. It was.
Montse Tomé’s first 11, who embraced the coaching staff in his first match on the bench, was premier despite some absences due to injury. Parallel, codeine anyone Alba RedondoAll three starters are in the World Cup final. Aleixandri And Lucia Garcia A year later, they played a match against Spain again. First, forming a pair on the posterior axis Walls, who found the bracelet? And the second, on top, is accompanied by Athena on the right and mariona left. Tere Abelleira, Aitana And Alexia They formed a trident in the medules and Batlle him And olgaowners of the parties.
Each with their own cards
Sweden started strong with a rehearsed first possession aiming to get out of control Blackstenius On this occasion he wore the second blue jersey to surprise the Red defence. He failed to clear the wall, Paredes went well over the wall and came forward with the ball Aleixandri.
Each team showed their cards from the very beginning, without any open raids. Spain built from the back, through touch and possession, and gradually became more comfortable. Alexia Gamla Ullevi woke up her fans with a tunnel Bjorn. Aitana And Athena They called the first one but he avoided it Musovic in both cases. And centers olga And mariona, were unable to find a ubiquitous finisher. La Roja lacked precision and consistency in the final metres.
Eriksson… And Athenea
Sweden played the exact opposite. They look for the backs of the full-backs in counter-attacks, taking advantage of their physical superiority and speed with long passes. He also of course took advantage of his best weapon, the set piece. And thus came the first goal of the match. Corner kick original finished, unbranded, one Eriksson The match that celebrated hundreds of international trophies and brought the roar of the entire stadium.
Spain responded with a goal from the restart a few minutes later. Writer Athenawith a shot from the front and a mistake MusovicHe misjudged the rebound and the ball went into the goal. Alexia He was the first to embrace the Cantabrian at the celebration, and the rest soon joined him, leaving a display of group unity on the Gamla Ullevi lawns. The duel ended in a draw at the first half Çata Coll He avoided second place to Sweden with a fortunate stop.
Alexia has grown, La Roja has grown
The Spanish team showed its superiority by performing much better in the second half. They carried the second one in their boat Lucywith a poisonous shot that narrowly missed and AthenaWho remembers the best version in Gothenburg. Moreover Aitana And marionafaced with a big incident Musovic and honey remained on his lips.
This step forward for Spain coincided with the best moments of the season AlexiaAfter returning from injury, he returned to the stadium where Barça won its first Champions League. Mollet raised the bar with passes that glided through the Swedish defense, which only he could see, and managed the game in an unbalanced, self-confident, more courageous and fearless manner.
Victory ‘in extreme’
Only La Roja suffered for a few moments when Sweden came forward and attacked the penalty area ruthlessly. Tasting. They defended well Walls, Aleixandri and the rest of the team who don’t hesitate to come help. shook the counter To take and i took one out Eva Navarro The saint came in and kissed. The Murcian put Spain ahead by scoring the second goal after shooting through the entire squad. A left-footed shot after a big cut.
As in the World Cup semi-final, Sweden drew with the goal scored. Lina Hurtig– When Spain already considers itself a champion. However, luck was on their side again and the referee decided to award a penalty. Ilestedt about amaiur and transformed mariona, as always, with a tight shot. For ninety minutes, the world first and second, who achieved their new places in the FIFA rankings, made us experience the joy of football and spectacle again.
Data sheet
2- Sweden: Musovic, Bjorn (Sembrant, min.65), Eriksson, Ilestedt, Andersson; Angeldal (Benisson, min.65), Asllani (Janegy, min.78), Rubensson; Kaneryd (Jakobsson, min.65), Blackstenius and Hurtig.
3- Spain: Cata Coll; Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Aleixandri, Olga Carmona; Aitana Bonmatí, Tere Abelleira, Alexia Putellas; Athenea del Castillo (Eva Navarro, min.71), Lucía García (Amaiur Sarriegi, min.79) and Mariona Caldentey.
–Goals: 1-0, 23rd minute. Eriksson. 1-1, minute 37. Athenea del Castillo. 1-2, minute 77. Eva Navarro. 2-2, minute 82. Hurtig. 2-3, minute 96. Mariona Caldentey, penalty.
–Judge: Rebecca Welch (ENG). He warned Kaneryd (min.59) for Sweden and Lucía García (min.60) for Spain. He sent off Ilestedt with a direct red card (at least 95).
–Stadium: Gamla Üllevi.