Spain has won the Women's International Match against Sweden for the third consecutive year, on the eve of the Spanish International Championship, the Copa de SM La Reina. Led by Carlota Ciganda from Navarre, the Spanish team, captained by Ana Sansó-Rubert, won 6.5-5.5 at La Reserva de Sotogrande (Cádiz).

The fourth edition of this competition reached the second and final day tied, meaning each of the eight individual matches was decisive. The skill and precision of Carlota Ciganda, Ana Arrese, Ane Urchegui, and Mireia Prat then came into play. All of them emerged victorious, while Ana Fernández de Mesa, Mandy Goyos, and Patricia Sanz were defeated by the Swedish players, and Elia Folch drew her match.

The first day of this match – a rematch of the final of the previous Women's World Team Championship, also won by Spain – ended in a 2-2 draw. After the foursomes were cancelled due to poor weather conditions, both teams played a series of close fourballs.

This is Spain's third victory in the four editions of this Match played to date. The Nordic players won 2.5-6.5 in 2005, when rain also forced the suspension of one of the days' play. The 2006 and 2007 editions were also successful for Spain thanks to victories at Isla Canela (7-5) and Sherry Golf (11.5-4.5), respectively.

From February 27 to March 2, a new edition of the International Championship of Spain, Copa de SM La Reina, will be held at the same La Reserva de Sotogrande course, bringing together a wide representation of the best continental players.

RESULTS
FOURBALLS (first day)
Spain 2 – France 2
INDIVIDUALS (second day)
Spain, 4.5 – France, 3.5
TOTAL
Spain, 6.5 – France, 5.5