Ladies First: Euro 2025 Qualifs Denmark Espana

Group Stage

3e journee

31 mai 2024

DAN

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The 19:00 kick off time in a crucial game in terms of qualification for Euro 2025 at the Vejle Stadion was the moment Spain started to assert their dominance and determination to move clear at the top of the qualifying group. Montse Tomé set up with a 4-3-3 formation and looked to dominate the game by taking possession of the ball and regaining possession in high positions, and she was not to be disappointed by the time the final whistle had been blown.And although set-pieces are one of Denmark's strengths, it was Spain who made the breakthrough off a corner from the right. A looping ball into the far post, and some smart blocking from Mariona, saw Jenni Hermoso arrive alone to head smartly under the legs of the Danish goalkeeper.

Shortly after, Harder tried to pull one back from the edge of the area for Denmark, but Cata Coll's goal was in no danger. It was then that the second goal arrived for Spain. Alexia played a ball into space for Salma, who drove down the left and into the box and at the defender Faerge, who was lured into thinking she could reach the ball with her sliding challenge. However, Salma used her explosive pace and skill to touch the ball past the defender, who clattered into the Spanish forward to leave the referee no choice but to point to the spot. The penalty was cooly converted by Mariona, slotting it low and to the right of Ostergaard. Salma was to have one more chance after a great run by Alexia, but her run down the inside right channel ended with a shot across goal that was deflected wide by the Danish keeper. Throughout the second half, Spain pushed their opponents back with Salma Paralluelo as the main attacking threat, with Mariona, Alexia and Vicky Lopez all coming off the bench. With this result, Spain ended the first round of group stage games with a clean sweep of victories and clear at the top of the table, which means they could seal their place at Euro 2025 on Tuesday in Tenerife.