The over 75,000 capacity stadium in Sydney, Australia erupted in joy and fireworks as Spain lifted the Women’s Football World Cup Trophy against England in a tournament described as one of the best by FIFA President, Giovanni Infantino
The tournament hosted by Australia and New Zealand began on 20 July and ended 20 August with a lone goal kicked in by Skipper , Ogar Cammona. A penalty kick in the second half ( 66) minutes of the game by the Spanish side to decide the early fate of the Lionesses of England was not converted by top striker,JenniHermoso.as English goalkeeper,Mary Earps smartly took the ball.
A brief analysis of the record of the two teams in the 2023 tournament indicated both were outstanding and battle ready to lift the trophy.
Spain scored a total of 17 goals and conceded 7 while England scored 13 and conceded 3..
The English team got 4-2 in their knockout stage against Nigeria and moved on thrashing Australia 3-1 at the Semi final to book final place with Spain who earlier scored 2-1 against Sweden.
On the whole,a record of 32 teams participated in the just concluded women’s football Tournament.
