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Spain’s Bonmati best player at World Cup, England's earps best keeper

20 Aug 2023 09:54pm
Spain's midfielder #06 Aitana Bonmati holds the trophy for the Fifa Golden Ball Award on the podium after the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug 20, 2023. (Photo by Izhar KHAN / AFP)
Spain's midfielder #06 Aitana Bonmati holds the trophy for the Fifa Golden Ball Award on the podium after the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug 20, 2023. (Photo by Izhar KHAN / AFP)

BERLIN - Attacking midfielder Aitana Bonmati from champions Spain was named best player of the women's World Cup and team-mate Salma Paralluelo best young player of the tournament after Sunday's final, reported dpa news agency.

Bonmati from Champions League winners Barcelona got the Golden Ball award after Spain's 1-0 victory over England in the Sydney final.

The 19-year-old Paralluelo, also from Barcelona, got her award for a breakthrough event in which she scored two goals, the extra-time 2-1 quarter-final winner over the Netherlands, and in the 2-1 semi-final win against Sweden.

England's Mary Earps won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper of the month-long tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The Manchester United keeper saved a penalty from Jenni Hermoso in the final where she was at her best again.

The Golden Boot award for tournament top scorer went to Japan's Hinata Miyazawa who scored five goals before a quarter-final exit. - BERNAMA-dpa

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