Spanish women return to action with 2-0 friendly win over USA
Early goals from Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro lifted women's World Cup champions Spain to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Saturday with both teams looking toward next year's World Cup.Adriana Nanclares saved a second-half penalty for Spain, who were back in action for the first time since they secured their place in next year's World Cup in Brazil with a 6-1 rout of Iceland in…
Spain's women's national football team secured a 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match on Saturday, marking their return to action after securing a place in the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. Early on, Patri Guijarro put Spain ahead with a long-range shot past US goalkeeper Claudia Dickey in the third minute. Eva Navarro added a second goal in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a cross from Salma Paralluelo.
Despite multiple chances, the United States failed to score, with Sophia Wilson's disallowed goal in the 67th minute after a VAR ruling awarded a penalty to Spain, which was saved by Adriana Nanclares. Spain played with 10 players for the final minutes after Athenea del Castillo was sent off for pulling Michelle Cooper's hair in the 90th minute.
The United States, without a goal in their last three matches, will aim to rebound against Spain in an upcoming rematch at Subaru Park on Tuesday.
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