Spain draw with France to reach semi-finals
Monday, May 8, 2017
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France 1-1 Spain
Spain came from behind for the draw they needed to set up a semi-final meeting with the Netherlands on Thursday.
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- Spain come from behind for point they neded to reach the semi-finals from Group A ahead of France on goal difference
- Sandy Baltimore sets up early France opener, beating marker and pasisng low for Laurene Martin to flick in
- Rosa Marquez levels just past hour with shot into the top right-hand corner after a good pass from Claudia Pina
- Mickaélla Cardia close to restoring France lead, her shot deflected behind for a corner with four minutes left
- France push for a winner in stoppage time, but fail to break a resolute Spain defence
- Spain face the Netherlands in semi-finals on Thursday
