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Scroll down for more photos After the biggest FIFA Women's World Cup ever, the curtain has now been drawn with Spain defeating England in the final in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia.  Spain were sent on their way for their first ever World Cup win in the first half through captain Olga Carmona after she bombed forward from left-back to smash the ball in the bottom corner.  There was drama aplenty in the second half with VAR intervention and a missed penalty from Jenni Hermoso but it mattered little for the Spanish in the end as they hoisted the trophy.  The Mercury team was at the ground covering all the action. Here are the best shots from photographer Anna Warr from the match. Read more:

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Australia v England Semi-final highlights brought to you by Optus Sport on August 16, 2023 at Stadium Australia, Sydney.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Australia v England highlights

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After the biggest FIFA Women's World Cup ever, the curtain has now been drawn with <a href="https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8315249/now-the-curtain-is-drawn-on-the-biggest-ever-fifa-womens-world-cup/" target="_blank">Spain defeating England in the final</a> in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia.

Spain were sent on their way for their first ever World Cup win in the first half through captain Olga Carmona after she bombed forward from left-back to smash the ball in the bottom corner.

There was drama aplenty in the second half with VAR intervention and a missed penalty from Jenni Hermoso but it mattered little for the Spanish in the end as they hoisted the trophy.

The Mercury team was at the ground covering all the action. Here are the best shots from photographer Anna Warr from the match.

These photos are available to buy. Email: syndication@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Olga Carmosa gets ready to celebrate scoring for Spain in the Women's World Cup final.

The sign says it all - Spain celebrates winning the FIFA Women's World Cup Final. They defeated England 1-0 at Stadium Australia.

Georgia Stanway looks for support as England launch another attacking raid.

Spain's first half goalscorer Olga Carmosa. 

English defender Lucy Bronze puts everything into a clearance.

Alessio Russio (No.23) and Amanda Sampedro contest the ball.

Irene Paredes Hernandez keeps her eye on the ball under the threat of Alessia Russo.

The final was a pretty physical match with neither England nor Spain giving a quarter.

Irene Paredes Hernandez clears the ball without an English attacker in sight.

That ball's not going anywhere. Spanish keeper Cata Coll covers the ball.

Irene Paredes Hernandez with the ball at her feet.

Sport personified - success nd disappointment in the same instant. 

England's Millie Bright and Salma Paralluelo contest the ball.

Lala Codina salutes the Spanish supporters during the Sydney final.

Barcelona's keeper Cata Coll starred for Spain in the final.

Spanish players get set to go again after breaking the deadlock in the final.

A protestor who briefly held up the game was snared by security.

The Spanish defence coped with everything thrown at them during the Sydney final.

England's Millie Bright gave her all in the final.

Spanish defenders didn't let anything past them for most of the tournament - including the England attack in the World Cup final.  

No second-guessing who this fan supports.

Spanish fans sin out their support during the World Cup final.

The England team line up for the national anthem.

Tones and I kept the crowd entertained pre-game.

Tones and I performed before the 75,000-strong Women's World Cup final crowd.

The good vibes between fans was evident all night with English and Spanish supporters mixing freely.

The England fans got in the stadium nice and early. 

The crowd was up and about all match at Stadium Australia.

English fans made their presence felt early on in the 75,000-strong crowd.

Ella Toone had her fans in the crowd - and they weren't shy about sharing their feelings.

Another England fan in the Stadium Australia crowd.

More from the pre-game entertainment at the Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia.

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