Spain reaches U-17 World Cup final after late winner against Germany

No time to read?
Get a summary

Spain clinched a dramatic victory in the final minute as Lucía Corrales struck in stoppage time to send La Roja to the Women’s Under-17 World Cup final in India. The semi final pitted Spain against Germany, the reigning European champions from last May, in a match that kept fans on edge until the end. Spain treated the match with seriousness after a key Euro 2022 qualifying clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Kenio Gonzalo guiding a side eager to reach the world stage. A crucial moment arrived when Mara Alber of Germany fired a powerful shot that found the net, only for the goal to be ruled out by a lengthy VAR review due to an offside call. The decision shifted the tempo, and the proceedings grew more aggressive as both teams pressed for a breakthrough, especially during the early stages of extra time in the first half. Sara Ortega unleashed a long drive toward the crossbar in added time, followed by Vicky López two minutes later as Spain pressed into German territory, but the counter efforts ultimately did not yield a goal. The tone stayed intense into the second half as scheming attacks and solid defending defined the proceedings. Olaya Enrique came close in the 58th minute, grazing the crossbar, and López again pressed for a set piece in the 72nd minute. Alber created another clear chance at 75 minutes, but Sofía Fuente collected the ball and kept the scoreline intact. A minute later, Carla Camacho charged toward the goal but could not convert. With penalties looming, Corrales seized her moment, finishing a low shot at the feet of a Spain throw-in and sealing the victory for La Roja. Spain will now defend the world title next Sunday in the championship match against Colombia, who had opened their group with a 1-0 win and then eliminated Nigeria on penalties to reach the final for the first time in the country’s history. Data sheet: Germany: Lina Altenburg, Emily Wallrabenstein, Jella Veit, Mathilde Janzen, Laura Gloning, Pauline Platner, Alara Martyrs, Lilith Schmidt m.65, Svea Stoldt, Mary Albert, Marie Steiner, Melina Kreuger m.72, Paulina Bartz, Laila Portella m.73. Spain: Sofia Source, Judit Pujols, Sandra Villafane, Marina Artero, Sara Ortega, Noe Correro m.60, Vicky López, Cristina Libran, Lucía Corrales m.71, Marina Rivas, Carla Camacho, Ainoha Alguacil m.86, Jone Amezaga, Laia Martret m.60, Paula Partido, Olaya Enrique m.46. Goal: 0-1, 90th minute, Lucía Corrales. Referee: Rebecca Welch from England. Cautions: Schmidt (Germany) 70, Pujols (52) and López (82) from Spain. Event: The second semi final of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup took place at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

No time to read?
Get a summary
Previous Article

Halloween Quick Recipes: Easy Microwave Ideas for a Fun Night

Next Article

Palomar and Picasso: A Coruña to Barcelona Across a Century