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'Müller and Choupo completed three training sessions with the team. We really want to win, but we also know that Leipzig want to do the same,' said Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel at his pre-match press conference, where he also expressed hope that Thomas Muller and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting would be able to return to the squad after injury. Our goal is to play well and take the next step. I'm picking up a lot of positive energy from the team. 'The Supercup is important because it can give you an extra push.

The Bavarians will be looking to win the Supercup for the fourth consecutive season, having defeated Leipzig 5-3 in last year's match at the Red Bull Arena. However, they will be without defender Oihane Hernandez for the semi-final after she was shown a yellow card for a foul.With less than a week to go until the start of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season, reigning champions Bayern Munich and cup winners RB Leipzig will clash in the Supercup at the Allianz Arena on Saturday night. World player of the year Alexia Putellas, who is recovering from a knee injury, was introduced off the Spanish bench during extra time. The Netherlands had the better chances in extra time, going close twice through Beerensteyn before conceding the decisive goal. Inter Milan defender Van der Gragt made amends in the first minute of stoppage time when her surging run was found by Victoria Pelova before blasting past Cata Coll inside the far post of the Spanish goal. Spain went ahead from the spot in the 81st minute through Caldentey after Paralluelo’s cross struck Van der Gragt’s flailing hand just inside the penalty box.

They looked set to go in front when Lineth Beerensteyn tumbled over in the box following contact with Irene Paredes, who was shown a yellow card as French referee Stephanie Frappert pointed to the spot.įrappert was advised by VAR to review and ruled there wasn’t sufficient contact from Paredes, who had her yellow card withdrawn, much to the animated displeasure of Beerensteyn. The Netherlands regained a foothold in the second half. Spain captain Esther Gonzalez, who was a constant menace, lashed a shot into the net from a Redondo mis-hit but the striker was ruled offside by VAR. The Dutch were rescued by the woodwork twice in quick succession when Alba Redondo’s header was parried onto the post by goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar and her follow-up nearly hit the same spot low down on the left post. Spain completely dominated the first half, making 11 unanswered attempts on goal. Spain hit the post twice and had a goal ruled out for offside, although the Dutch could also consider themselves unlucky to have a penalty awarded but then overruled midway through the second half. Paralluelo’s winner capped a display of controlled attacking football from the sixth-ranked La Roja, who have regained their swagger after crashing to a 4-0 group-stage loss to Japan, having crushed Switzerland in the round of 16. The result sets Spain up for a semi-final against Sweden or Japan in Auckland on Tuesday while the tournament is over for the Dutch, beaten finalists four years ago.Ī match largely dominated by Spain - and some VAR decisions - burst into life late in normal time. With the quarter-final seemingly headed for penalties, Paralluelo, 19, came off the bench to produce a brilliant solo finish.

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Over a tense 90 minutes in Wellington full of incident, Mariona Caldentey scored an 81st-minute penalty for Spain, only for Dutch defender Stefanie van der Gragt to equalise in added time 10 minutes later.

Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women’s World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.

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