Spain W 1-0 England W: 5 Talking points as skipper Olga Carmona scores a lovely goal for La Roja | FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Spain Women secured a narrow 1-0 win over England Women in the FIFA Women's World Cup Final to lift the cup.

Both teams played impressive football throughout the tournament and punched above their weight to make the final. Spain were without the full involvement of Alexia Putellas, who has been recovering from injury and has hence not featured regularly. The Lionesses were without key stars Beth Mead and Leah Williamson as they looked to make the most of this stage.

Both managers named strong starting lineups as they looked to lift the cup for their respective teams.

Spain played well in the first half and dominated possession, looking to control the tempo of proceedings. They kept the ball for 64% of the first period, attempting five shots with two on target. Despite having lesser of the ball, the Lionesses had chances of their own, firing three shots with two on target. However, La Roja were better off at the break.

This was thanks to brilliant work by the Spaniards to win the ball back at the halfway line. Mariona Caldentey then played it wide to the overlapping Olga Carmona, whose driven effort was too much for Mary Earps to save. Spain led England 1-0 at the break.

The second half saw the Lionesses show more spirit as they kept the ball for 51% of the period. However, they managed just one shot on target as they struggled to break down Spain's organized lines. England tried to commit bodies forward as they looked to find a way back into the game but were not decisive enough in the final third.

Both managers made multiple changes as they looked to alter the course of the game. Despite 13 minutes added at the end of the half, England were unable to get past Spain as the latter held on to lift the Women's World Cup.

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