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England and Spain seek history when they clash in the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final in Sydney. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8pm (AEST).
It all comes down to this. Just two teams remain standing after an arduous tournament and the Lionesses of England take on the might of Spain to decide who sits atop the world of women’s football.
It has been a solid run for England team to the final. The Matildas were outclassed in the semi-final last Wednesday, Colombia were overcome in the quarters and the team’s only real scare came in a penalty shootout win over Nigeria during the Round of 16. Three wins in the group stage saw them advance easily and the Lionesses have slowly but surely emerged as the team to beat, especially since shock losses to the USA, Germany and Netherlands.
While England will enter as firm favourites, Spain have had a similarly impressive tournament, snatching a late winner against the Swedes in the semi-final and knocking off the Netherlands, Switzerland and Japan earlier in the tournament.
However, this will be their toughest test to date, and the front line of Lauren Hemp, Alessio Russo and Ella Toone is a potent one for England, with a key talking point also being the return of Lauren James after her two-match suspension. The solid three at the back approach to defence has helped build an overload in the midfield for them and the Spanish will have to overcome that if they are to have any chance tonight.
Jenni will be the focal point up front for Spain with the task for wide defenders Ona Batlle and Olga Carmona crucial to the result.
Prediction
In what will be a brutal encounter where no quarter is given, England will win their first women’s World Cup with a pair of second half goals.
England 2 Spain 0
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Kick-off: 8pm (AEST)
TV: Channel 7
Streaming: 7Plus, Optus Sport
Betting: Spain $2.65, draw $3.00, England $2.80 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Spain
Goalkeepers: Cata Coll (FC Barcelona), Misa Rodriguez (Real Madrid), Enith Salon (Valencia)
Defenders: Ivana Andres (Real Madrid), Ona Batlle (Barcelona), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid), Laia Codina (Barcelona), Rocio Galvez (Real Madrid), Oihane Hernandez (Athletic Club), Irene Paredes (Barcelona)
Midfielders: Teresa Abelleira (Real Madrid), Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona), Irene Guerrero (Levante), Jennifer Hermoso (Pachuca), Maria Perez (Barcelona), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona), Claudia Zornoza (Real Madrid),
Forwards: Mariona Caldentey (Barcelona), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid), Esther Gonzalez (Real Madrid), Eva Navarro (Atletico Madrid), Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona), Alba Redondo (Levante)
Coach: Jorge Vilda
England
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City)
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Laura Coombs (Manchester City), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone, (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Katie Zelem (Manchester United)
Forwards: Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Katie Robinson (Brighton), Alessia Russo (Manchester United)
Coach: Sarina Wiegman
Denzo
Roar Rookie
A short drought since winning Euros. I assume you fact-check the comments ?
Birdman
Roar Rookie
Keeper of the tournament. I thought the Swedish keeper deserved it more.
338
Roar Rookie
Great win for Spain. That midfield was ALL CLASS. What an engine room. Made it look so easy going forward. Great tournament and I hope it changes the landscape for football here for good.
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
A bit stupid that the subs have to leave the vests on. So much for the squad mentality
Knoxy
Roar Rookie
I forgot about that annoying chant. I personally prefer "It's coming to Rome!" :silly:
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
What award did Earps get?
Gary
Roar Rookie
It's based on the chinese Xi, but with harder i... Xitter is pronounced much like another name for a toilet.
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
Is that morticia addams?
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
Interesting with a Spanish pronunciation
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Up there with the English cricket team thinking they are the saviours of Test cricket
Gary
Roar Rookie
They are called Xits (Xitter) now. Piers Morgan will probably say the Lionesses lost because of wokeness.
1st Slip
Roar Rookie
But it wasn’t fair, something about the ball
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Nothing is more satisfying than watching England fall at the final hurdle
Sgt Pepperoni
Roar Rookie
It's an ugly game the English and the Swedish play. Glad to see the skillfull game rewarded. Glad to see ugly and aggressive didn't win the comp
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Football is not going home, partly because England falsely claims that status, and even if it was accurate, Spain are the winners tonight. Well played Spain, a well deserved win. Spain…………….1 England…………0
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
What a shame
James584
Roar Rookie
Can’t win the ashes, can’t win the World Cup :laughing: . Congratulations England for a great tournament.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being with me for the match and the entire World Cup of 2023. It was fabulous to bring it to you. Tonight was Spain's and the English can head back to the drawing board for the umpteenth time and wonder what on earth to do about the drought they are experiencing. Spain…………….1 England…………0
James584
Roar Rookie
Spain too good and better skilled. England played a physical but lower skilled game. Very happy for Spain. Because the Spanish people I know in football are a pleasure to deal with.
Mike
Roar Rookie
Spain a class above. Deserved winners