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.
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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.
Ilestedt scores twice as Sweden beats Italy to reach knockout rounds at Women's World Cup
After leaving it to the last minute against South Africa, Sweden left nothing to chance Saturday in a 5-0 win over Italy which sealed its place in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.
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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'Not all is lost,' says coach Ellis as Banyana hope Sweden do the Italian job
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis and her charges have no option but to claim maximum points in their final group game against Italy in Wellington on Wednesday.
Argentina Comeback Denies South Africa First Win At Women's World Cup
Romina Nunez scored the equaliser as Argentina roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 and deny South Africa a landmark first Women's World Cup win on Friday. South Africa were cruising to a first-ever win in five matches at the World Cup after goals by Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana either side of half-time in Dunedin. But Argentina pulled one back via a stunning Sophia Braun strike in the 74th minute and then drew level five minutes later when Nunez headed home.
Brilliant Brazil meet France in blockbuster World Cup clash
AUCKLAND : A confident Brazil side will look to build on their dazzling Women's World Cup opener while France aim to kick-start their campaign when the two meet in a blockbuster clash on Saturday, where a win would assure the South Americans a last 16 spot.