First-half goal was enough against the Lionesses.
That never came, and while the Lionesses had their chances they ultimately could not find a way past speedy Spain, who survived 13 minutes of stoppage time to secure a deserved maiden world title.
But the 21-year-old, who was sent off late in the second half of the Lionesses’ last-16 victory over Nigeria, warmed the bench and Ella Toone, who scored the opener against the Matildas, got the start. Lauren Hemp, who was a standout in the semi-final, had a low, left-footed effort easily smothered by keeper Catalina Coll, who soon nullified the threat of Alex Greenwood’s corner when she leapt to pick it out of the air.Hemp came agonisingly close with an effort that pinged over the crossbar before Earps’ alert save denied Alba Redondo from Carmona’s cross.
La Roja won a free kick of their own from the left and Millie Bright was quick to clear Irene Paredes’ initial header, but the ball bounced back to the Barcelona centre-back, who fired her second effort just wide of the near post.
And the Manchester United net-minder would soon keep the Lionesses in the contest by saving Hermoso’s penalty.
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