In the women s game, and inspired so many, not just here in england, but around the world. lets go straight to hugh ferris in the bbc s sport centre. tells more about the match. thank you very much indeed and welcome to the bbc sport centre. for spain, really a story of triumph on turmoil. they have won the women s world cup for the first time with that win over england in sydney. either team would have made history by winning the final, but it is a spanish side without so many players, thatjust under a year ago, were in the middle of a dispute with the coach and a spanish federation. it is in those circumstances that they win the trophy today. the goal that proved to be the winner came from the captain olga carmona, the left back that also made the telling contribution in their semifinal victory over sweden. a low s best chance at only come by that point, hitting the bar in the first half. spain could have had an even bigger history, with a penalty for handball, saved by mary earps. t
Final chapter of the game was tense, but includes could not find a way back, despite 30 minutes of injury time at the end, spain eventually celebrated a famous win in what is only their third appearance in the women s world cup. we saw those pictures from madrid, of the celebration, and indeed, from all over england. those pictures of those who have suffered their defeat along with the lionesses. but it is along with the lionesses. but it is a fairly unique position that sima halil has been having a park in sydney. it is better so you have been able to watch both emotions play out with representatives of the well wishers and indeed, those who are very much of spain in their hearts. . . are very much of spain in their hearts. ., ., ., . , hearts. and what a roller-coaster these emotions hearts. and what a roller-coaster these emotions were. hearts. and what a roller-coaster these emotions were. i hearts. and what a roller-coaster these emotions were. i tell- hearts. and what a
Hello. spain have won the women s world cup final in sydney beating england with a 1 0 lead, in what was a nail biting final. it s a dissappointing defeat for the lionesses, who were tipped to take the trophy after a strong run in the tournament. the prince of wales has led the messages of support for the england squad saying although it s the result none of us wanted, lionesses, you have done yourselves and the nation proud . prime minister rishi sunak, who had earlier shared a photo as he watched the game, had this to say to the team: you ve already secured your legacy as gamechangers, we are all incredibly proud of you. and labour leader sir keir starmer described the defeat as heartbreaking.this is just the beginning for the lionesses. but it is the end of a tournament which has ignited interest
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