AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Star playmaker Alexia Putellas got here off the bench and goalkeeper Cata Coll made her full worldwide debut on Saturday as Spain beat Switzerland 5-1 to achieve the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals for the primary time.

Coll, who was the one uncapped participant in Spain’s roster, was a shocking alternative for Misa Rodriguez after Spain conceded 4 targets in a group-stage loss to Japan.

Spain coach Jorge Vilda made 5 adjustments to his beginning lineup for the spherical of 16 match in response. That included a primary begin of the event for middle again Laia Codina, who had an personal aim early earlier than scoring simply earlier than halftime to present Spain a 4-1 lead.

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas had a 10-month layoff with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and continues to be recovering. Spain coaches have managed her gametime thus far over the past month.

She went on within the 77th minute in opposition to Switzerland when the outcome was already past doubt.

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