Jenni Hermoso and Aitana Bonmatí contributed Spain beat Netherlands A 3-0 win in the Women’s Nations League semi-final secured the world champions a spot at the Paris Olympics and a final against France, who beat France 2-1 in Friday’s other semi-final. Defeated the German team.
Hermoso opened the scoring for Spain in the 41st minute and Ballon d’Or winner Bonmati doubled the lead in the 45th minute. In the 77th match, Ona Bartel scored the third goal in Sevilla to complete the home team’s dominant performance.
Montese Tome took over the reins of Montese in September after a scandal broke out after former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Hermoso without his consent during the World Cup final trophy ceremony. Tomei, Spain’s first Olympic appearance was the team’s first important success.
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“I took charge at a difficult moment that no one wanted and we took a step forward,” Thome said. “We are proud of the work we have done. This team deserves to be in the Olympics because previous generations have I struggled for this but ultimately failed.”
France Scored two goals in the first half and continued to defeat Germany. Head coach Hervé Renard said: “Congratulations to the girls, they were outstanding, but the journey is only half complete. Spain are the best team in the world at the moment, so it is a big challenge. But we have everything to win. “
In the 41st minute, Kadidiatu Diani gave France the lead with a volley after the German defense failed to clear a free kick. Sakina Karchaoui scored a powerful penalty kick past Merle Frohms in first-half stoppage time after Selma Bacha was fouled. The home team took a further lead.
France centre-back Wendie Renard was missing due to injury, but the team was not in trouble until the 75th minute when Sara Däbritz fired a powerful shot from 25 yards out and the visiting team stepped up. pressure. Shortly after, Amandine Henry received a cross and a penalty kick was awarded after VAR review. Giulia Gwinn fired a penalty into the roof of the net in the 82nd minute to give Germany hope in front of 30,000 fans at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium, but France held on.
blues As the host country, it has already qualified for the Olympics. Spain will face France in the final at Sevilla’s Estadio Katuha on Wednesday.
