FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain lifts first-ever World Cup Trophy; Thrashes England 1-0
FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain lifts first-ever World Cup Trophy; Thrashes England 1-0 Spain wrote a new chapter in its football history. On August 20, Spain defeated England 1-0 in the Women's World Cup final to lift its first-ever trophy. The match created several records, capping off a tournament that has broken attendance and TV records and raised hopes of a surge in interest for the women's game. A goal from Spain's Olga Carmona made all the difference between the two teams that ultimately led to a new world cup champions. Carmona, a left back, has scored in back-to-back World Cup games for Spain. Also, the Spanish team has a tournament-best 18 goals in this World Cup. With this win, Spain also became only the second nation to clinch both the men’s and the women’s World Cups after Germany. England and Spain were both making their first appearance at a Women's World Cup final. The Sunday's match turned Spain's dream into reality but for England, the wait ...