Playing at a disadvantage against Spain, the defending runners-up Netherlands were lucky not to concede a goal after the first half. The constant attacks of the Spanish women's team kept the Dutch defense on alert. Of the 12 shots fired by the Spanish strikers, 2 hit the post and 1 was denied by VAR.

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According to the referee, the impact of the Spanish defender was not enough to foul striker Lineth Beerensteyn.

Minute 64: NO PENALTY!

The referee changed his decision to award a penalty after watching VAR.

Minute 62: PENALTY CHANCE FOR THE NETHERLANDS!

Paredes (Spain) pushed Beerensteyn from behind and caused the Dutch striker to fall in the penalty area. The referee is consulting VAR to decide whether to award the Netherlands a penalty or not.

Minute 57:

Damaris Egurrola (Netherlands) lies on the ground after a collision. In the past few minutes, the match has been tense in midfield, with few chances to attack.

Minute 54:

Spain threatened in the penalty area, the Dutch defender cleared the ball for a corner kick.

Esther Gonzalez makes the Dutch defense work hard. Photo: Getty Images

Minute 50:

Maria Caldentey (Spain) left footed shot from outside the box, the ball went right to the position chosen by goalkeeper Domselaar.

Minute 49:

Like the first half, Spain was still the team that took the initiative to attack right at the beginning of the second half.

Minute 46: DANGEROUS!

In the first minute of the second half, Esther Gonzalez (Spain) shot from outside the penalty area, the ball narrowly missing the post.

SECOND HALF BEGINS!

HALF-TIME ENDED! SCORE STILL 0-0!

Spain pressed the field completely but could not find a way into the goal, even though the ball hit the post twice.

Minute 45+2:

  Ona Batlle (Spain) fired a powerful shot from outside the box. The ball went over the bar.

Minute 45: The first half has 4 minutes of injury time.

Minute 42:

  Spain's 10th shot, but goalkeeper Domselaar closed the angle well to block.

Minute 40:

  The reigning runner-up Netherlands is still at a disadvantage compared to Spain, who have just reached the quarter-finals for the first time.

Minute 37: THE BALL IS PUT INTO THE DUTCH NET!

However, VAR determined that Gonzalez had tapped the ball in from an offside position. Still no goals for Spain.

Gonzalez puts the ball into the Dutch net. Photo: Getty Images

Minute 34:

  Spain attack from the flank. Oihane Hernandez crosses beautifully from the right wing, but goalkeeper Domselaar controls the situation.

Minute 30:

  Half an hour has passed since the match. Spain is in control, the Netherlands is trying to resist.

Minute 28:

  The first significant chance for the Netherlands. A very difficult cross is sent into the penalty area, but there is no touch to make a breakthrough.

Minute 25:

  Maria Caldentey's shot misses the Dutch goal. The game is one-sided. Except for the Spanish goalkeeper, all the other players are in the Dutch half of the field.

Minute 22:

Esther Gonzalez (Spain) shoots hard from outside the box. Goalkeeper Domselaar needs two beats to control the ball. Spain is still pressing the Netherlands.

Minute 17: TOO UNFORTUNATE! THE BALL HIT THE POST TWICE IN A ROW!

  Redondo (Spain) headed the ball against the post, the follow-up shot had the same result.

Redondo missed the chance to open the scoring for Spain. Photo: Getty Images

Minute 14:

  The Netherlands were awarded the first corner of the match. A player in blue went down in the box, but no whistle was blown.

Minute 12:

  The first quarter-final of the 2023 Women's World Cup is considered balanced. The developments on the field are witnessing Spain's superiority in ball control.

The ball fight between Stefanie van der Gragt (Netherlands) and Esther Gonzalez (Spain). Photo: Getty Images

Minute 9:

The Netherlands are trying to keep the ball, but their midfield is struggling as their opponents press quickly.

Minute 6: CHANCES ONE BY ONE!

  Spain put on suffocating pressure. Redondo's close-range shot went over the crossbar.

Minute 4: VERY DANGEROUS!

A beautiful combination from Spain, the red shirt striker had a chance to face very close to the goal but his shot could not beat goalkeeper Domselaar.

Minute 3: The match was exciting from the very first minutes. The two teams fought fiercely for the ball.

THE MATCH BEGINS!

Spain wears red shirts and red pants. Netherlands wears blue shirts and blue pants.

The Spanish and Dutch teams stepped onto the field and performed the flag-raising ceremony.
Spain women's team lineup. Photo: Getty Images

Starting lineup:

Spain: Cata Coll; Oihane, Paredes, Codina, Ona Batlle; Teresa, Aitana, Hermoso; Redondo, Mariona, Esther.

Netherlands: Van Domselaar, Janssen, Van der Gragt, Spitse, Groenen, Brugts, Damaris, Roord, Pelova, Martens, Beerensteyn.

Dutch fans in the stands. Photo: FIFA

Alexia Putellas and the Spanish players take to the pitch to warm up. Photo: Getty Images
Inside the Spanish women's team's dressing room. Photo: FIFA