Spain face Netherlands in an all-European clash at the Women’s World Cup as the quarter-finals get underway in Australia and New Zealand.
Spain returned to form in the last-16 as they bounced back from their 4-0 defeat to Japan by thrashing Switzerland 5-1, with Aitana Bonmati playing a starring role with two goals as La Roja reached their first ever Women’s World Cup quarter-final.
The Netherlands were given a stern test by South African in Sydney but progressed thanks to a stunning display from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar in the 2-0 win, as the Oranje look to go one step further than their Women’s World Cup final defeat four years ago.
Later, Japan face the biggest test of their campaign yet as they take on Sweden. Japan have been the standout team of the tournament so far, but Sweden offer a true test of their ambitions after the Olympic silver medalists knocked out the United States in the last-16.
Follow live updates from Spain vs Netherlands as the World Cup quarter-finals get underway
Women’s World Cup LIVE: Spain vs Netherlands
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Women’s World Cup quarter-finals kick off with Spain vs Netherlands in Wellington
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Women’s World Cup LIVE: Spain vs Netherlands
00:17 , Jamie Braidwood
What is the team news?
Spain made five changes for the last-16 win against Switzerland, including first international starts for goalkeeper Cata Coll and centre-back Laia Codina, who scored at both ends in the 5-1 win against Switzerland. Jorge Vilda looks set to stick with his changes after the 5-1 win, which could mean Alexia Putellas again starts on the bench for Spain.
The Netherlands will be without key midfielder Danielle van de Donk, who picked up her second yellow card of the tournament against South Africa and is therefore suspended from the quarter-final.
Women’s World Cup LIVE: Spain vs Netherlands
00:16 , Jamie Braidwood
When is Spain vs Netherlands?
The match takes place on Friday 11 August in Wellington, New Zealand. Kick-off is at 2am UK time (BST).
What TV channel is it on?
The quarter-final will be shown live on ITV 1, with coverage starting from 1:50am BST.
Women’s World Cup LIVE: Spain vs Netherlands
00:15 , Jamie Braidwood
Spain face Netherlands in an all-European clash at the Women’s World Cup as the quarter-finals get underway in Australia and New Zealand.
Spain returned to form in the last-16 as they bounced back from their 4-0 defeat to Japan by thrashing Switzerland 5-1, with Aitana Bonmati playing a starring role with two goals as La Roja reached their first ever Women’s World Cup quarter-final.
The Netherlands were given a stern test by South African in Sydney but progressed thanks to a stunning display from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar in the 2-0 win, as the Oranje look to go one step further than their Women’s World Cup final defeat four years ago.
Later, Japan face the biggest test of their campaign yet as they take on Sweden. Japan have been the standout team of the tournament so far, but Sweden offer a true test of their ambitions after the Olympic silver medalists knocked out the United States in the last-16.
Follow live updates from Spain vs Netherlands as the World Cup quarter-finals get underway