Spain crowned world champions after beating England in World Cup final!
Olga Carmona's strike was the difference between the two teams in Sydney
Champions. Historic. Eternal. Words are superfluous when you touch the sky. Spain are World Champions.
And they did it by beating the reigning queens of Europe in a duel as competitive as it was exciting.
Olga Carmona was once again the heroine with a goal that will remain forever in the memory of an entire country.
Carmona, who scored the winner against Sweden in the semifinal, finished brilliantly in the first half after being teed up by Mariona Caldentey.
England had earlier his the bar through Lauren Hemp, but Spain were the better side in Sydney and deservedly led at the break.
They should have doubled their lead in the second half when a Keira Walsh handball saw La Roja awarded a penalty after a lengthy VAR review.
However, Jenni Hermoso's effort was saved by Mary Earps to set up a nervy finale.
Spain held out, though, including through 13 minutes of added-on time, to win their first-ever Women's World Cup, creating history.
