The Spanish team exploded with emotion. Screams of rage Of overcoming. Of ecstasy after achieving something unthinkable and unimaginable a few months ago. Rowing against all odds on and off the pitch, the players achieved Spain’s first qualification for a women’s World Cup final. Rarely have reactions been seen as sincere as the images that this Women’s World Cup is leaving. This time Jenni Hermoso did not cry with Alexia Putellas. But they both hugged again. “I think I spent all the tears the other day. I’m empty. We are in the world final. This goes to all who have believed. For all who have supported us. Nothing can take away this face of happiness from us”, outlined the forward who at 33 years old finally removed a thorn. “We’ve done it. We will not forget in life. We have left many things aside and it is worth it. Hopefully everyone can feel what I feel today,” Hermoso said.
In the background, Mariona Caldentey was seen consoling Rolfö, her teammate. Also to Aitana Bonmatí. The blaugrana, a clear candidate for the Ballon d’Or, exchanged the shirt with the Swedish and put it on. “This team has learned to enjoy and suffer,” diagnosed Aitana, especially euphoric with the goal scored by Salma Paralluelo, the great revulsion of Spain. As already happened in the quarterfinals against the Netherlands, Salma, MVP of the match, managed to score 1-0. “I always tell him that he must score with the right to be more complete. Today he has done it and he has reminded me of it ”, said Aitana. “And I have achieved it. I have felt a lot of emotion again. These are moments when you think of all the people who have supported you to get here”, Salma confessed with a bright look in her eyes. “It was a very tough game. Especially when they have tied us. But we knew we could come back. This team can handle everything,” she added with a powerful smile. Indicating that the instinct for improvement is not only found in the field.
Salma scored the first. The second was from Olga Carmona in the final bars. Saving Spain from extra time in the 89th minute. “I had never experienced anything like this. They have all jumped on me and Alba has told me that she is going to put up a monument for me, ”added the captain who collapsed on the ground with a scream of rage. “I have jumped to hug her despite being on the bench. She has given me the same thing that she can’t. Olga has a spectacular shot”, explained Alba Redondo.
In the band Jorge Vilda celebrated with his technical staff first and with Jenni Hermoso and Laia Codina. Between the two stood to celebrate the historic milestone. “You have put a country on its feet. Now we have to take it out on the street. We are already in the final”, outlined the coach. “We have hit a ball. Happiness, joy… with our soul, magic and whatever it is, we have overcome the equalizing goal. I feel very happy”, explained the coach later. “It’s a great job by everyone and especially by the soccer players,” he acknowledged.
And Sunday? “Sunday can be a great day,” Aitana said. “We will work to achieve it,” promised Salma Paralluelo. “We are 90 minutes away from doing something historic. Let’s celebrate and dream big,” said Jenni Hermoso. “We are going to see which rival is England or Australia. We know both teams well. And we will travel to Sydney. I get goosebumps”, explained Vilda. The most sincere hug the coach received was from Luis Rubiales, the president of the RFEF. The great supporter of him. The Sydney Football Stadium awaits you.
