Spain ended the group stage in a shocking 0-4 defeat to Japan, but they bounced back strongly. Against Switzerland, a team that had not conceded a goal in the group stage, many people expected this to be a difficult match for Spain's attack. But the surprise came in the 5th minute of the match.
From a cross from his teammate on the left wing, Redondo Ferrer's shot was blocked by goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann and then a Swiss defender. The Spanish midfielder wearing the number 17 shirt passed the ball to Aitana Bonmati Conca, who now plays for Barcelona, skillfully handled it and finished into the Swiss net.
After scoring an early opener, the Spanish women's team continued to dominate the game. However, just a few minutes later, in the 11th minute, Switzerland equalized the score with an unbelievable own goal from Spanish midfielder Panedas.
However, it took the Spanish women's team just 8 minutes to regain the lead. Receiving a cross from Bonmati Conca on the left wing, Redondo Ferrer headed the ball into the far corner to make it 2-1 for the Spanish women's team.
In the 36th minute, the score was 3-1 for Spain, the ball continued to be passed from the left wing and after a technical move to eliminate the opponent's defense, Conca put the ball into the top corner to complete his own double.
Before the end of the first half, the Spanish women's team scored the fourth goal to lead Switzerland 4-1. Surrounded by 4 Swiss players, center back Laia Codina Panedas still quickly kicked the ball into the opponent's net.
In the second half, leading by 3 goals, the Spanish women's team no longer attacked as aggressively as in the first half and they began to gradually withdraw their key players to rest. But the Swiss women's team's net continued to shake again in the 70th minute. Hermoso was the one who sealed the 5-1 victory for La Roja.
In the remaining minutes, the Spanish women's team played slowly and steadily to preserve the 5-1 victory. With this big win, Spain advanced straight to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. This is also the first time in history that the Spanish women's team has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup after 3 seasons of participation.
Spain's opponent will be the winner of the match between the Netherlands and South Africa./.
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