Wellington, July 20 (BNA): Spain started their Women’s World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by defeating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half attacks from Aetana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez at the Wellington Regional Stadium.
The two teams drew when they faced each other in their first World Cup appearance in 2015, but Spain are now sixth in the women’s world rankings, and that showed their technical and physical superiority as they scored three goals in a six-minute match, Reuters reported.
Costa Rican goalkeeper Daniela Solera saved a penalty in the first half, but Spain were never threatened at the other end and topped their group ahead of Japan’s match against Zambia on Saturday.
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Botelas was named among the substitutes for Spain as they worked their way to full fitness, but more players weren’t needed in the first half as Bonmati and Esther rioted in the Costa Rican box.
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