The Colombian women’s team under 17 and the selected Spain staged a thrilling 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup final in India at the end of the first half.
In the first 10 minutes, Colombia tried to surprise Spain with quick approaches down the wings and long passes that put the Europeans in trouble.
Gabriela Rodríguez had the opportunity to open the scoring through the dead ball. The ’10’ of the national team executed with strength a free kick from approximately 30 meters that required the goalkeeper Sofía Fuente, who was forced to send the ball to the corner kick.
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After minute 15, Spain reacted and with possession of the ball cornered Colombia at times, who waited in their own field and controlled the last Iberian pass.
Linda Caicedo and Gabriela Rodríguez were decisive in giving their teammates a break by starring in quick counterattacks.
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After 30 minutes, control of the ball was divided in the center of the pitch and the only approaches were through long balls, which looked for errors in the defenses.
Colombia tried to populate the center of the field to prevent Spain from leaking passes. On the other hand, Spain opened the field to overflow.
