Spain defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the first quarterfinal game of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Aitana Bonmat, the 25-year-old captain of Spain, has something to prove in this competition in order to definitively prove herself as the top female player in the world.

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Aitana Bonmat, the 25-year-old captain of Spain, has something to prove in this competition in order to definitively prove herself as the top female player in the world.

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Spain took the lead from the penalty spot in the 81st minute, but the Netherlands had several chances to take the lead through Beerensteyn.

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In the 111th minute, Paralluelo scored Spain's first goal, shortly after Lineth Beerensteyn missed the second of two clear chances to put the Netherlands ahead.

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The game-winning goal by 19-year-old Paralluelo after she was replaced guaranteed her team a historic spot in the semi-finals.

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Alba Redondo of Spain, who had two chances to break a 0-0 tie during the first half of in the quarterfinal meet against the Netherlands but were denied by the post on both occasions.

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