Spain Dominates Switzerland in Round of 16 Match at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued on Friday with an exciting round of 16 match between Switzerland and Spain at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Switzerland entered the game as the Group A victor, having not conceded any goals in the group stage. However, Spain, the No. 2 team from Group C, showed no fear and dominated the match, scoring four goals in the first half, including an own goal by Switzerland.
It was the first time since 2015 that a team scored four goals in the first half of a women’s World Cup knockout stage game. The last time it happened was in the final when the USA scored four goals against Japan. Spain’s impressive performance secured them a 4-1 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Spain continued to hold Switzerland off, with their defense stepping up and making some impressive stops. Laia Codina redeemed herself after an early mishap by heading in a corner kick just before halftime, extending Spain’s lead to 4-1.
Aitana Bonmatí also had a standout performance, scoring two goals in the 36th minute with an incredible display of footwork that left a Swiss defender and goalkeeper frozen. This marked the fourth brace by a Spanish player in World Cup history and the third from Spain in this tournament, following goals from Jennifer Hermoso Fuentes and Alba Maria Redondo Ferrer.
Switzerland managed to score a consolation goal in the 70th minute, but it was not enough to mount a comeback. Spain cruised to a 5-1 victory, securing their first-ever win in the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup.
With this win, Spain advances to the quarterfinals and will face the winner of the Netherlands vs. South Africa match. The quarterfinal match will take place on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET and can be watched on FOX and the FOX Sports app.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been full of exciting matches and surprises, and Spain’s dominant performance against Switzerland adds to the tournament’s excitement. Fans can continue to follow the live coverage of the Women’s World Cup to stay updated on all the action.
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Spain Claims Victory over Switzerland in Round of 16 Clash at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 continued its thrilling journey on Friday with a captivating round of 16 showdown between Switzerland and Spain at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Switzerland arrived at the match as the triumphant Group A team, having not conceded a single goal during the group stage. However, Spain, the second-ranked squad from Group C, exhibited no fear and asserted their dominance, netting four goals in the first half, including an unfortunate own goal by Switzerland.
This marked the first time since 2015 that a team managed to score four goals in the opening half of a women’s World Cup knockout stage game. The last instance of this feat occurred in the final when the USA put four past Japan. With an impressive performance, Spain secured an impressive 4-1 lead heading into halftime.
During the second half, Spain continued to stifle Switzerland, with their defense stepping up and making some remarkable stops. Laia Codina redeemed herself after an early mishap by heading in a corner kick just before halftime, extending Spain’s lead to 4-1.
A standout player for Spain, Aitana Bonmatí, showcased her skills by scoring two goals in the 36th minute, leaving a Swiss defender and goalkeeper frozen in awe with a mesmerizing display of footwork. This marked the fourth time a Spanish player had achieved a brace in World Cup history and the third instance in this tournament alone, following goals from Jennifer Hermoso Fuentes and Alba Maria Redondo Ferrer.
Switzerland managed to find the back of the net in the 70th minute, providing a slight consolation, but it proved insufficient to mount a comeback. Ultimately, Spain cruised to a resounding 5-1 victory, securing their first-ever triumph in the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup.
With this triumph, Spain advances to the quarterfinals and will face the winner of the Netherlands vs. South Africa match. The quarterfinal encounter is set to take place on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET, and fans can catch all the action on FOX and the FOX Sports app.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has supplied fans with an array of exhilarating matches and unexpected surprises, and Spain’s dominant performance against Switzerland only adds to the excitement of the tournament. Supporters can continue to stay engaged by following the live coverage of the Women’s World Cup, ensuring they stay updated on all the captivating action.
Wow, what an amazing performance by Spain! They really showed their dominance in this match.