Spain beat Australia 3–1 at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup on 22 October, according to ESPN.
Angela Gálvez scored in the tenth minute and converted a penalty in the 66th, while Elena Vizuete Cano struck in the 16th. Frideriki Karaberis replied for Australia in the 68th, but Spain retained the advantage.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Spain U17 | Australia U17 |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 78.3% | 21.7% |
| Total shots | 36 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
Statistics source: ESPN.
Spain’s volume and Australia’s limited response
Spain had 78.3% possession and thirty-six attempts, nine on target, against Australia’s four and three. The figures show Spain’s attacking volume, while most of Australia’s few attempts reached the target. Australia’s reply followed Gálvez’s penalty by two minutes but did not alter the winner.
Archive or illustrative image: Spain’s senior women’s team at the 2019 World Cup, used illustratively; not from the event reported here.
Source: ESPN.
Photo credit: Liondartois.
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