The Casademont Zaragoza captain, Mariona Ortiz, barely featured in the game, playing just over three minutes and contributing only one assist during her time on the court. Iyana Martín and María Conde led Méndez's team in attack, scoring 17 points each, but the quality of the Americans ultimately prevailed against a Spain side that will surely continue to bring us joy.
The scoreline does not reflect how evenly matched the game was throughout, as the teams entered the final quarter tied at 58. In the last ten minutes, the officiating ultimately decided the game, calling foul after foul in the Americans' favor as they secured victory and reached their fifth consecutive World Cup final, where they will have to overcome Carla Leite and Aminata Gueye's France.
In any case, this is not over because Spain will have the chance to win a medal at this World Cup on Sunday, which would be the fourth in its history. It will not be easy, of course, but this team has already shown more than enough that it is determined not to waste any opportunity.
