Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women's World Cup final

Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will now play in its first Women’s World Cup championship.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal.

Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will play the winner of tournament co-host Australia and England on Sunday in the final in Sydney.

The controversy surrounding Spain dates to last September, when 15 players signed a letter complaining about

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