Spain’s Salma Paralluelo stands at the center, celebrating with her teammates after scoring their second goal in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against the Netherlands. This historic moment marks Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup semifinal, a reward for years of dedication and sacrifice, according to veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso. She admits to feeling goosebumps at the thought of reaching the final, recognizing the nerves that come with such a significant match. Hermoso emphasizes the team’s determination and highlights the hard work and sacrifices they have made to reach this point. As Spain prepares to face Sweden, who are experienced in this stage of the tournament, Hermoso hopes that not only the team, but the entire country, will rally behind them.
The road to the semifinals hasn’t been easy for Spain. They faced a rebellion when 15 players refused selection under coach Jorge Vilda, but unity prevailed, and three of the rebels joined the squad for the World Cup. Aitana Bonmati, one of the returning players, has been a standout performer in the tournament. Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson acknowledges the challenge of facing Spain, noting their abundance of skilled players. However, he believes it is essential to mark the key individuals to have a chance at success.
On the other hand, Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani speaks highly of her team’s experience in major tournaments, having reached the semifinals in the last four World Cups and last year’s European Championship. This experience gives them an advantage, as they have excelled in various ways throughout the current competition. Asllani emphasizes the importance of staying calm and enjoying the moment, as they look forward to the upcoming match against Spain.
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