Jasmine Spence and England secured a crucial first victory at the World Minifootball Federation (WMF) Women’s World Cup, edging Czechia 1-0 on Day Three in Mali Lošinj.
Following back-to-back defeats in their opening group fixtures, England arrived knowing only a win would arrest their slide and revive their tournament campaign.
They duly delivered under pressure, mounting a gritty defensive display to hold off a determined Czech side and pocket three vital points. Spence helped set the tone, bringing her trademark energy and international pedigree to disrupt Czechia’s rhythm and dictate the tempo in the central third.
After finding the decisive breakthrough, England weathered sustained second-half pressure, closing down space on the tight small-sided pitch to preserve their lead.
With a first clean sheet and maximum points safely secured, the result marks a pivotal turning point as England take crucial momentum into the remainder of the group stage.
