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    "excerpt": "Spain made an impressive start to their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign on Friday, overpowering Costa Rica 3-0 in Group C at Wellington Stadium, here.\r\n",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>FIFA Women:<\/strong>&nbsp;Spain made an impressive start to their 2023 FIFA Women&#39;s World Cup campaign on Friday, overpowering Costa Rica 3-0 in Group C at Wellington Stadium, here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Spain seized the reins of the match early on. At the 20-minute mark, a powerfully driven cross by Esther Gonzalez forced Valeria Del Campo to inadvertently score an own goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>That goal opened the floodgates at Wellington Stadium. Aitana Bonmati quickly found the back of the net with a skilfully executed finish in the 22nd minute, and, just four minutes later, Gonzalez herself neatly tapped home from point-blank range.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Costa Rica&#39;s goalkeeper, Daniela Solera, was instrumental in keeping the score in check, especially when she parried a penalty from Jenni Hermoso with a spectacular diving save.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Spain&#39;s relentless pressure continued after halftime, with Olga Carmona rattling the crossbar merely five minutes into the second half. Gonzalez took a chance next, but her close-range attempt was effectively blocked by Mariana Benavides.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/major-league-cricket-2023-schedule-teams-squads\">Major League Cricket 2023 Schedule, Teams  And Squads<\/a><\/p><p>Spain is slated to face Zambia next Wednesday, while Costa Rica will confront Japan.<\/p>\r\n",
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