Claudia Pina performed a starring function from the bench as Spain got here from behind to ebook their place within the Nations League Finals with a 2-1 victory over England.
The Barcelona ahead – launched as a 58th-minute substitute – scored twice for La Roja, who cancelled out Alessia Russo’s first-half effort to safe prime spot in Group A3.
Spain arrived within the group decider two factors clear on the summit, and figuring out some extent at RCDE Stadium could be sufficient to maintain them there.
Nevertheless, Montserrat Tome’s aspect fell behind halfway via the primary half in controversial circumstances.
The hosts believed they need to have been awarded a free-kick for a foul on Salma Parraluelo, however England took benefit with Keira Walsh releasing Russo, who calmly slotted previous goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Hannah Hampton denied Esther Gonzalez and Patricia Guijarro quickly after, because the Lionesses took a slender 1-0 lead into the break.
Pina was launched simply earlier than the hour mark and, inside two minutes of coming into the sector, she dragged Spain degree; driving into the field earlier than drilling previous Hannah Hampton from a good angle.
The ahead accomplished the turnaround in spectacular trend simply 10 minutes later, slicing inside on the sting of the field earlier than curling an excellent shot into the underside nook.
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