Sweden smash Italy to stroll into last 16
A three-goal blitz just before half-time helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington as they booked their spot in the Women's World Cup knockout stages with a match to spare.
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Sweden have 'excellent weapon' in set-piece prowess
WELLINGTON : Sweden have found a silver bullet in their threat from set pieces, as they thrased Italy 5-0 on Saturday in Wellington to book their spot in the Women's World Cup knockout stage.
Five-star Sweden Crush Italy To Reach Women's World Cup Last 16
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson described Amanda Ilestedt as a candidate for the Women's World Cup golden boot after the towering defender scored twice with her head in a 5-0 thrashing of Italy on Saturday that booked her country's berth in the last 16. A tight contest was blown open in a seven-minute spell late in the first half when the Swedes, ranked third in the world, found the net three times, through Ilestedt, Fridolina Rolfo and Stina Blackstenius.
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Sweden scorch Italy 5-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage
WELLINGTON : A three-goal blitz just before halftime helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington on Saturday as they booked their spot in the Women's World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare.
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