Laia Codina scores horrific own-goal during ESP vs SUI in Women's WC, corrects error soon

ESP vs SUI: Spain faced Switzerland in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park Outer Oval in New Zealand. The Spanish team was seen dominating the first 15 minutes of the game, with Aitana Bonmai opening the scoring for Spain in the 5th minute. 

3 things you need to know 

• The first half of Spain vs Switzerland game ended 3-1

• Spain dominated the first half of the FIFA Women’s World Cup  

• Bonmati scored a brace in the first half

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ESP vs SUI: Laia Codina made a blunder in the first half 

The game started with Aitana Bonmai opening the scoring for Spain in the 5th minute, and the Spanish team took a long breath of relief. However, the pressure of the game was so high that a terrible occurrence occurred in the contest shortly after Aitana's goal gave Spain a 1-0 lead. Laia Codina, who was suddenly named to the starting lineup instead of Roca Gálvez, found herself under siege from an opponent in midfield during her debut. Codina passed the ball back to her without realizing Cata Coll, the goalkeeper, was well ahead of her, resulting in an unlucky own goal. As a result of the sad turn of events, the team swiftly gathered around Codina, offering her support and encouragement.

However, Spain was still ahead of Switzerland in terms of ball possession and shots on target. Alba Redondo gave Spain the lead, making it 2-1 in the 17th minute, 6th minutes after Cotina’s own goal. Aitana Bonmati didn’t stop as she completed her brace in the 36th minute, shattering the hopes of the Switzerland team.

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Laia Codina rectified her own goal in style on her debut 

After drawing criticism from the fans for not communicating with the team while making a back pass. Codina came forward into the D-box of Switzerland, scoring the fourth goal of the first half during the last few minutes before halftime. The Spanish star scored the goal. The center-back went back to the dressing room with a smile, while she became the first athlete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to score in both nets in the same half. Spain vs Switzerland match will go down as one of the most entertaining football matches in the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup.