Sweden happy for centre back Ilestedt to be leading their World Cup scoring
AUCKLAND : Sweden centre back Amanda Ilestedt looms as an unlikely candidate to claim the Golden Boot at the Women's World Cup but it comes as no surprise to her team mates.
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Gerhardsson strives for success as Sweden eyes World Cup win
AUCKLAND : Sweden's march to the Women's World Cup semi-finals has seen the Scandinavians eliminate former winners Japan and the United States, but coach Peter Gerhardsson does not want his team to rest on those achievements as he focuses on winning the title.
Sweden brace for journey into unknown against unpredictable Japan
AUCKLAND : Sweden have not faced a team like Japan at the Women's World Cup and are wary of their passing game but are backing themselves to beat the 2011 champions in Friday's quarter-final by starving them of possession.
United States meet Sweden in heavyweight World Cup last-16 clash
AUCKLAND : The United States find themselves in unfamiliar territory as group runners-up at the Women's World Cup and the defending champions will now look to win a third straight title the hard way when they face high-flying Sweden in the last 16.
Sweden raring to face familiar foes US in World Cup last 16
MELBOURNE : In-form Sweden are confident they can beat holders United States in Sunday's Women's World Cup last 16 tie when they go head-to-head on Sunday, the latest in a long list of clashes between the two heavyweights at major tournaments.
Sweden top Group G after 2-0 win over Argentina
HAMILTON, New Zealand: A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record after Rebecka Blomqvist's second-half header and substitute Elin Rubensson's 90th-minute penalty helped them beat Argentina 2-0 on Wednesday (Aug 2).
Sweden cruise into knockout stage with 100% record
A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record after Rebecka Blomqvist's second-half header and substitute Elin Rubensson's 90th-minute penalty helped them beat Argentina 2-0.
Sweden relishing World Cup showdown with holders US
HAMILTON, New Zealand: Sweden will be refreshed and ready for Sunday's (Aug 6) tantalising tie against holders United States in the Women's World Cup last 16, coach Peter Gerhardsson said after his second-string side reached the knockouts with a clinical win over Argentina.