Spain had dominated possession, however they’d struggled to interrupt via a resilient defence in Zurich as Christian Wuck’s aspect dug deep to power further time.
However with the sport wanting destined for a penalty shootout, Bonmati stepped up when it mattered – sending Spain to their first Ladies’s Euro closing.
“It was not simple for [Bonmati] firstly of the event however she has a particular character to be on the most degree,” stated Spain boss Montse Tome.
Bonmati had cleverly darted into house between Germany defenders Rebecca Knaak and Franziska Kett, earlier than receiving Del Castillo’s cross on the half-turn.
Regardless of the tight angle, she buried the ball in on the close to put up.
“Prime-class gamers flip up within the moments and that is what Spain wanted. That is why Bonmati is a Ballon d’Or winner,” ex-Scotland defender Jen Beattie stated on BBC Radio 5 Stay.
Former England defender Steph Houghton added: “I truthfully thought from Spain’s perspective she was undoubtedly their finest participant and she or he’s obtained them via to their first-ever European Championship closing.”
The purpose despatched the Spanish followers at Stadion Letzigrund into pandemonium, whereas the scorer was instantly embraced by members of La Roja’s bench.
“When the ball was in, I began operating and I noticed the bench standing so I celebrated with them,” stated Bonmati.
“Scoring in a sport like this one is super-special. If I might help the crew write historical past, it’s totally particular.”
She added: “I used to be assured in my mentality and my bodily scenario. I needed to get to this sport at my finest degree. Because of all individuals who had been subsequent to me to assist me attain this degree.”
