Spain and Sweden played out a tense, goalless first half in the Women’s World Cup semifinal at Eden Park.
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas was restored to the Spain starting line-up and Jorge Vilda’s team controlled large chunks of the action, enjoying 67% of possession during the opening 45 minutes.
But the best chance fell Sweden’s way, with Cata Coll producing a superb save to deny Fridolina Rolfo.
The Sporting News is following the Spain vs. Sweden match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as they happen.
Spain vs Sweden live score
| Fulltime | Goal scorers | |
| Spain | 2 | Paralluelo ’81, Carmona ’89 |
| Sweden | 1 | Blomqvist ’88 |
Spain (4-3-3 right to left): 23. Cata Coll (GK) — 2. Ona Batlle, 4. Irene Paredes, 14. Laia Codina, 19. Olga Carmona — 6. Aitana Bonmati, 3. Teresa Abelleira, 11. Alexia Putellas (18. Salma Paralluelo) — 17. Alba Redondo (15. Eva Navarro) 10. Jennifer Hermoso, 8. Mariona Caldentey (9. Esther Gonzalez)
Sweden (4-2-3-1 right to left): 1. Zecira Musovic (GK) — 14. Nathalie Bjorn 13. Amanda Ilestedt, 6. Magdalena Eriksson, Jonna Andersson — 16. Filipp Angeldal, 23. Elin Rubensson (8. Lina…
