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

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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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