World champions Spain came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in an opening Group C match of the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s football event today in Nantes.
The Super Falcons and Brazil will play the second Group C match later today in Bordeaux.
Japan took the lead after 13 minutes through a superb free kick.
Olympics debutants Spain restored parity also in the first half, when Aitana Bonmati dashed into the box before firing past the diving Japanese goalkeeper.
Bonmati thus made history as the first Spanish woman to score at the Olympics.
Caldente netted the winner for Spain late in the contest.
Spain dominated the game with 73% ball possession in the second half, while Japan were resolute in defending and preferred to play on the counter.
