FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 SF2 Germany vs Spain | As it happened | Spain takes the Euro revenge to qualify for a consecutive finals

Spain defeats Germany in the rematch from Women's U17 Euro Final to book a place in the final of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022. Again a late goal from Spain takes them through to their successive final of the world cup. The current U-17 Women's Euro Champion Germany was neck to neck with the defending champions. However, it was the all important goal from substitute Lucia in the 90th minute that secured the win for Kenio Gonzalo's team. From the beginning of the match Germany created many chances via Mara Alber. Her goal on the 19th minute was eventually cancelled by VAR for an off-side. Throughout the 90 minutes of the game, the goalkeepers and defenders were busy due to number of attacks both teams were able to make. For Spain it was Vicky Lopez, Sandra Villafane and Carla Camacho who continuously created a lot of chances but could not convert them till Lucia came in and scored in the 90th minute of the game to make it impossible for Germany to make a comeback. Spain will now defend their title against Colombia in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai. Read the full match report of the Germany vs Spain match from our LIVE Blog.

Match Details | Germany vs Spain

Match: Second Semifinal

Date: 26/10/2022

Time: 8 pm

Ground: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.

How to watch the match: You can watch the match live on FIFA+ App, Voot Select and the Sports18 network in India.

Who said what before the Germany vs Spain match

Kenio Gonzalo, Head coach, Spain U-17 Women's team: "I always say football is a permanent revenge and now we have a great opportunity to play this game against Germany. Last time, that was an intense match. It is a very tough match. We are willing to win this match."

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Sandra Villafane, mid-fielder, Spain U-17 Women's team: "We have seen how they play. They have very skilful players and so do we. I think it is going to be a beautiful match. At the end of the day, the team that manages to counter the opponent's skills better will win. Above all, we have a great team. So, I think we will be victorious and we will try our best."

Germany vs Spain | LIVE Blog

Final Score: Germany 0-1 Spain

Lineups:

Germany: Altenburg (GK), Emliy, Veit (C), Janzen, Alber, Planter, Steiner, Schitler, Stoldt, Bartz, Gloning

Spain: Sofia (GK), Pujlos, Villafane, Artero, Lopez, Camacho, Ortega, Libran, Amezaga, Rivas, Partido

8.00 pm

Kick-off | Germany is in attack mode from the first minute. Mara Alber from the left created a chance in the first minute itself.

8.09 pm

9' | Germany's Mara Alber and Spain's Sara Artega fighting for the ball as Mara tries to create spaces from the left wing.

8.11 pm

11' | Attack from Spain. A cross from Vicky Lopez finds Carla Camacho who hits the woodwork.

8.19 pm

19' | GOOOOALLLLLLL. It is Mara Alber with the goal. A left-footed volley from the striker gives Germany an early lead. But it is cancelled by VAR for an off-side.

8.31 pm

31' | Germany is all over Spain but still has not found the net. Mara and Paulina have been great on the left and right respectively.

8.44 pm

44' | Both teams pressing a lot. The front three of both teams have been in excellent form and we can see that within the first half of the match.

8.49 pm

45+4' | A brilliant run by Vicky Lopez gets blocked by German mid-fielder Paulina Planter. Vickey created a lot of space and dribble through the defenders but got blocked by Paulina.

Half-time: Germany 0-0 Spain

9.14 pm

53' | The game is getting more physical every minute. German strikers are getting relentless.

9.18 pm

57' | Marina Rivas took a beautiful turn to dodge the midfielders but finishes it with a weak pass.

9.20 pm

58' | Olaya Enrique takes a beautiful bending free-kick but it just goes over the bar.

9.23 pm

61' | Vicky Lopez makes another beautiful run from the left. But the German defenders know how to tackle that pace.

9.27 pm

65' | Svea Stoldt takes a try for the goal from outside the box. It was close but not enough to give Germany a lead.

9.31 pm

69' | A free-kick for Spain just from outside the box. Yellow card for Schmidt for the foul. Great chance for Spain.

9.33 pm

71' | Another curving free-kick from Vicky Lopez. But. it is not good enough for Spain.

9.36 pm

75' | Lucia makes her first run after coming on the field. The pass from Lopez is accurate as well. But Lucia could not do justice to that.

9.40 pm

78' | Melina Kruger's cross from the right was looking for Mara Alber in the middle of the box. But, Sofia comes in between them to rescue Spain from any danger.

9.42 pm

80' | A huge brave save from Lina Altenburg. Camacho was one on one against her but she makes a bold move to come out and make the save.

9.47 pm

84' | Chaos in Spain's box. The ball nearly went in and Sofia had to punch the ball out of danger. Still, there were some chances for Germany to score. But, not lucky enough.

9.50 pm

88' | Corner from Vicky Lopez found Lucia but she could not head the correctly to take a late advantage.

9.52 pm

90' | GOOOOALLLLLLLLLL! Substitute Lucia scores the much-needed goal for Spain. A cross from Ainhoa found Lucia in the box who powers the ball past Lina for the goal. Germany 0-1 Spain.

9.55 pm

90+2' | A chance for Germany to equalise. But Mathilde could do justice to the run she had made with the ball.

Full time: Germany 0-1 Spain