Live updates against Spain and the Netherlands: No goals in the second half

the Women’s World Cup 2023 Thursday continues (on FOX and the FOX Sports app) with Spain taking on the Netherlands in their opening quarter-final match at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.

Spain and the Netherlands score as high as No. 3 and No. 2, respectively, in our latest rankings of powers at the World Cup. Thursday’s game features three of their favorite Golden Boots – Spain Jennifer Hermoso And Alba Redondoalong with the Netherlands Jill Roward – While the Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar Shortlisted for this year’s Golden Glove Award.

Spain is led by a 25-year-old captain Aetana Bonmatiwho has a point to prove in this tournament on her way to establishing herself as the best women’s player in the world.

It would be the Netherlands without a star midfielder Daniel van de Donk, who were eliminated in the quarter-finals after picking up their second yellow card of the tournament in the knockout rounds against South Africa. If players receive two yellow cards during two different matches prior to this round, they will be automatically suspended from their team’s subsequent match.

Follow our live coverage below!

Spain vs Netherlands match

73 ‘: Entry is still prohibited

Teresa Abelera had a contested shot for Spain, but Daphne van Doumselaar grabbed the try for the Netherlands.

64′: Correct call?

Spain defender Irene Paredes Hernandez seemed to push the Netherlands forward Lynneth Enid Fabienne Berenstein behind, as the latter was on his way to attempt a shot, but a VAR review concluded there was no penalty.

46′: Wow!

Esther Gonzalez almost scored just seconds into the second half for Spain.

First half: no points

Spain controlled the pace in the first half, having 11 shots (three on goal), compared to just one for the Netherlands.

45 + 3′: another approx

Una Batley’s shot went north into the net for Spain.

42′: Another denial

Esther Gonzalez got another shot for Spain, but goalkeeper Daphne van Doumselaar saved the Netherlands again.

38′: Spain’s goal is disallowed

And it seemed that Esther Gonzalez scored the first goal in the match for Spain from a pass from Alba Maria Redondo Ferrer, but the video assistant referee’s examination confirmed that it was offside.

34′: First yellow card

Spain defender Oihani Hernandez got the first yellow card in the match.

34′: It didn’t happen

Ohan Hernandez volleyed in from the right for Spain, but Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Doumselaar tipped the effort off.

28′: Nice try

Esme Virginia Bruges hit a shot from the left side of the net that went back to the left, but it was still a little too wide for the Netherlands.

22′: sucker shot

Esther Gonzalez got a roaring shot for Spain, but it was saved by Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Doumselaar.

17′: Post says no – twice

Alba Maria Redondo Ferrer’s header went off the left post and the rebound was also bounced off the post. Aitana Bonmati Conca then attempted the shot which went over the net, as Spain continued to force the order.

4′: missed opportunity

Spain almost got the first shot at first, but Esther Gonzalez’s close-range shot went wide to the right.

1′: We’re off!

before the match

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The World Cup Now crew previewed the match live on social media before kick-off.

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