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Spain 2(4)-2(2) Colombia - World Cup winners advance to Olympic Games semi-finals after dramatic penalty shoot-out
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Published 03/08/2024 at 16:48 GMT+1
Spain continue their quest to add Olympic gold to their World Cup title as they take on Colombia in their quarter-final tie in Lyon. The Spaniards come into the match full of confidence having won three out of three during the group stage. Having only squeezed through as one of the best third place teams, Colombia will be underdogs but confident of springing a surprise.
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SPAIN 2(4)-2(2) COLOMBIA
Bonmati lives up to her star billing by slotting home the winning penalty. Tapia got hands on it, but could not keep it out and Spain win 4-2 on penalties. Heartbreak for Colombia as Spain found a way. Up next for Spain is a semi-final with France or Brazil.
SPAIN 2(3)-2(2) COLOMBIA
Carabali was rock at the back for Colombia and makes no mistake with her penalty. An outstanding performer.
SPAIN 2(3)-2(1) COLOMBIA
Paralluelo with a superb left-footed penalty into the corner. Tapia goes the right way but has no chance. Spain on the brink.
SPAIN 2(2)-2(1) COLOMBIA
A horror show for Colombia as Salazar fires the ball over the top. Spain in contro.
SPAIN 2(2)-2(1) COLOMBIA
An excellent penalty from Navarro as Spain are back in front.
SPAIN 2(1)-2(1) COLOMBIA
Goal. Vanegas send Coll the wrong way and Colombia are off the mark.
SPAIN 2(1)-2(0) COLOMBIA
Cool as you like Caldentey strokes the ball into the side of the netting with Tapia going the wrong way. Spain ahead.
SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Here we go
Usme takes the first penalty for Colombia and it is saved. It looked like a tired effort, and the ‘keeper goes low to her right to keep it out.
FT’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
And we are heading to penalties.
So it’s Tapia v Coll in the goalkeeping stakes. It’s fair to say Tapia will be the warmer of the two, as Coll has done nothing other than watch the action at the other end of the pitch for about an hour.
124’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Good stuff from Tapia who comes to claim a cross under pressure. She is down and will milk this for as much time as possible.
122’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
CLOSE! A heart-in-mouth moment for Colombia as Hermosa gets up to aim a header towards goal, but it drifts just wide with Tapia scrambling across her line.
120’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
What a run from Caldentey who drops the shoulder and glides into the box, but Colombia get in a block and are able to clear.
118’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
We are back underway and after that stoppage we will be going well beyond the 120-minute mark.
115’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
It looks like a game of ten-pin bowling. Players down everywhere after a couple of collisions. Ref will stick this one in the too-difficult tray. Physios on the field.
113’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Spain lift the ball into the box and for what feels like the 1000th time, Carabali heads it away.
108’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Spain shift the ball to the left and Caldentey gets in a shot, but it is headed away from danger. It was on target so an important intervention.
107’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
A loose ball spins in the box, Redondo goes for it but Tapia races off her line to claim. Good goalkeeping.
106’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Spain get the final 15 minutes up and running. And yes, they are camped in the Colombia half.
105’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
HT in ET. We turn around for the final 15 minutes. Will anyone win it before penalties?
105’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
A rarely seen thing. A foul throw against Spain. Not going to lie, I’m all for this sort of thing. You do see some shockers at the top level that are never called.
103’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Elite time wasting from Tapia, who takes the ball to the corner of her area and falls on it once a Spain player closes her down. Went down in instalments and got up in a similar fashion.
100’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Hermosa brings down Caracas and it’s a very timely free-kick for Colombia.
98’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Pinball in the Colombia box as shots are charged down and the South Americans somehow smuggle the ball to safety.
97’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Panic in the Colombia area as a shot is deflected and it bounces awkwardly, but it is sliced clear. The ball is recycled by Spain who are looking dangerous down the right and win a corner.
94’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
The pattern of play is unchanged, with Spain dominating possession and forcing Colombia back.
91’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
We are back for the final 30 minutes, with Colombia kicking the extra period off.
FT - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
The whistle is blown and we will have at least another 30 minutes. Spain have the momentum.
102’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
The corner is whipped in but Spain smuggle it clear and the follow-up effort is well off target.
101’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Colombia have a free-kick and throw it into the Spain box and win a corner. Late drama?
99’ - SPAIN 2-2 COLOMBIA
Spain are camped in the Colombia half. Can they get a winner before extra-time?
97’ - SPAIN 2 - 2 COLOMBIA
GOAL - Spain find a way through. In the seventh minute of stoppage time, Paredes finds the back of the net. She did superbly to arrive late in the box and turn home a cross from the left.
96’ - SPAIN 1 - 2 COLOMBIA
Play is back underway after a delay of over four minutes.
91’ - SPAIN 1 - 2 COLOMBIA
Tapia comes out to claim a loose ball in the area and does so, but takes a blow from one of her own team-mates. The physio is on. We will have more than 10 minutes now.
90’ - SPAIN 1 - 2 COLOMBIA
The board has gone up and we have 10 minutes of added time.
86' - SPAIN 1 - 2 COLOMBIA
Spain are banging on the door and Colombia look extremely tired. Can they hold on? Colombia 'keeper Tapia comes out and claims a cross before falling to the ground. Relief for Colombia.
GOAL! 79' SPAIN 1 - 2 COLOMBIA
The comeback is on as Hermosa gets one back for the world champions. Ten minutes left to get an equaliser or ten minutes for Colombia to hold on. One things for certain though, we are in for a classic final ten minutes
77' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Great save! Ramirez nearly scores again for Colombia but the left boot of Coll keeps Spain in this contest
75' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Fifteen minutes remain of normal time and fifteen minutes for Colombia to create history
73' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Concerns on the faces of Spanish fans are apparent as their team keep piling on the pressure but Colombia continue to defend resolutely. This is going to be a long twenty minutes or so for the South Americans
68' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Tremendous effort by Paredes which whistles over the bar. Spain are getting closer to finding the net
65' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Spain make a double change and are clearly now throwing everything they can towards getting close to equalising.
62' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Spain have a huge opportunity to get a goal back but Colombia remain strong in defence and the loose ball is surrounded by the Colombian defence
59' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Colombia are clearly not satisfied with a two goal lead and continue to attack the world champions as Spain struggle to regain possession
55' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
You can't say that Colombia don't deserve this two goal lead. They have been wonderful and strong in defence and clinical in attack. Spain, on the other hand, are clearly struggling and despite their lack of possession dominance, they are yet to create enough opportunities
GOAL! 53' SPAIN 0 - 2 COLOMBIA
Colombia score again! Santos with a tremendous finish as Colombia are in dreamland. They break from a Spanish attack and the midfielder scores what could be a historic goal for Colombia
51' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Spain make their first change as they look to find a new method of breaking down the South American defence
48' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Spain have started this second half the strongest. They've clearly had a talking to from the coach and they're not looking to break down a very stubborn Colombian defence
45' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Kick off! We are back underway in Lyon
TEAMS BACK OUT
Players are back onto the pitch and we are about to recommence this quarter final
ELSEWHERE AT THE GAMES
Simone Biles has just won her 10th Olympic medal with another gold in the vault final. Great Britain's gymnast Jarman has also won bronze on the floor in what is turning out to be a medal dominated day for the GB athletes.
In Lyon, we are waiting for the teams to come back out after the break
HT SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Garcia brings the first period to an end. Colombia with a sensational lead here and we have a very big story developing in Lyon this afternoon
45+7' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Both teams are playing for the break here. For Colombia they will want to get into the dressing room holding a lead against the favourites for the gold medal whilst Spain look for some inspiration to help them find an equaliser
45+3' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Colombia are forced into an early change just before the break as Pavi is forced off the pitch due to injury and she is replaced by Izquierdo
45' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Eight minutes added on at the end of the first half as Colombia look to go into the break in the lead.
USA THROUGH
It took extra time for the Americans but they're through to the semi-finals after beating Japan 1-0 in the first quarter final of the day. Still to come; France vs Brazil and Germany vs Canada
40' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Five minutes until the break and the equaliser still doesn't look imminent. Colombia are holding themselves extremely well against the reigning world champions
37' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Another Spain corner as they continue to search for an equaliser. The corner, however, is caught very well by Tapia who has kept her team in the lead
33' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Colombia are dropping deeper and deeper as we creep closer to halftime here in Lyon. They still hold a one goal lead and look to their defence to keep this the case. Spain continue to dominate the ball and look for an opening before the break
30' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Yellow card for the Colombian Arias after a cynical foul stopping a break by the Spanish
26' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Huge chance for Bonmati to equalise for the world champions but she hits her shot first time straight at the keeper who gets down well to stop the shot.
23' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Spain continue to try and find an equaliser but Colombia still pose a threat on the break
19' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
Hits the post! Colombia nearly have a second as a cross catches out Coll and nearly goes in at the near post
15' SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
The Spanish look shocked as they not attempt to find an equaliser. A big story is developing here as the hot favourites are behind early. There was a brief VAR check after the goal but nothing stood out and the goal stands
12' GOAL! SPAIN 0-1 COLOMBIA
WOW! A huge shock as Ramirez breaks through on goal and slots the ball past Coll to give the South Americans the lead
10' SPAIN 0-0 COLOMBIA
Challenges flying in! It is becoming very apparent that today's fixture is going to be very physical as both teams look to assert dominance
7' SPAIN 0-0 COLOMBIA
Great save! Spain start to knock the ball around with purpose and a shot comes in which is saved well by the Colombian goalkeeper. A few plays later and we have our first yellow card of the game as Colombia look to break and Aleixandri pulls the Colombian player back illegally resulting in a card.
5' SPAIN 0-0 COLOMBIA
Colombia have had the majority of possession so far but Spain look comfortable to just sit back and settle into the game
2' SPAIN 0-0 COLOMBIA
Very scrappy start as the referee lets a few fouls go in the early minutes.
1' KICK OFF
The referee today is Katia Garcia from Mexico and she gets this second quarter final underway
TEAMS OUT
Both teams emerge from the tunnel onto a sun-kissed pitch. Only the anthems to observe now and then we'll be underway
15 MINS TO KICK OFF
The warm-ups are almost over as the Groupama stadium in the beautiful city of Lyon begins to fill up and prepare itself for the teams to begin battle. Quarter of an hour till kick off.
CLOSER LOOK: COLOMBIA
Colombia have struggled to get up to speed during this competition with a loss to the home nation France in their first game and a narrow loss to Canada. However, today's quarter final provides the South American team a chance to prove they have what it takes to beat a World Cup winning team and stamp their mark fully onto these Olympic Games.
CLOSER LOOK: SPAIN
Spain have impressed so far in this Olympic games with a perfect record. Terrifyingly for the teams still in the competition they've achieved this by barely hitting their stride. The world champions will look to increase this pace today in order to get passed a strong Colombian team and to send a message to the other teams still battling it out in the competition.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
The winner of today's quarter final will progress to a semi-final between either the host nation France or Brazil who play later. On the other side of the draw, USA and Japan still remains goal-less and the winner of that match will play either Canada or Germany in the other semi-final
Spain look to continue their run towards a gold medal to add to the World Cup trophy they won in Australia in 2023. Meanwhile, Colombia look to cause an upset and progress to the semi-finals bringing a chance of winning a medal.
TEAM NEWS
Here are the starting elevens for today's quarter final:
Spain: Cata Coll, Olga Carmona, Laia Aleixandri, Irene Paredes (c), Ona Batlle, Alexia Putellas, Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmatí, Mariona Caldentey, Salma Paralluelo, Athenea del Castillo
Colombia: K. Tapia, M. Vanegas,J. Carabalí, D. Arias, C. Arias, C. Usme (c), M. Restrepo, L. Caicedo, L. Santos, M. Paví, M. Ramírez
Bonne après-midi
Good afternoon everybody and welcome to Eurosport's live coverage of the Olympic women’s football quarter final match between Spain and Colombia at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.
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