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.
Sweden ready to build on opening World Cup effort in tough Italy test
WELLINGTON : Sweden's 2-1 win over South Africa may have been too close for comfort but was no cause for concern, veteran Kosovare Asllani said, with a tricky Italy team awaiting them in their second Women's World Cup group-stage affair on Saturday.
Women's World Cup 2023: Day Four round-up as Jamaica hold France despite Shaw red card
Manchester City's Khadija Shaw was sent off late on as her Jamaica side claimed a first point at the FIFA Women's World Cup on a thrilling day four.
Sweden Scrape Past South Africa, Dutch Do Enough At Women's World Cup
Sweden were given a scare by South Africa before winning 2-1 at the death at the Women's World Cup on Sunday while 2019 finalists the Netherlands also began their campaign with victory by a single goal. France, who have never lifted the World Cup but are among the favourites in Australia and New Zealand, face Jamaica in Sydney in the last match of the day. The third-ranked Swedes fought back from a goal down and conjured up the winner in the 90th minute through Arsenal defender Amanda Ilestedt, much to the relief of their fans in miserably wet conditions in Wellington.
European heavyweights ready for another tilt at World Cup title
AUCKLAND : Sweden, France and the Netherlands will all be favourites to win their Women's World Cup openers on Sunday, kicking off a campaign where they will again hope to challenge for the title after falling short in the 2019 tournament.
Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses
Sweden are determined to shake off a run of near-misses at major tournaments and are comfortable with their status as a top contender as they begin their quest for a Women's World Cup title against South Africa, striker Kosovare Asllani said.
Rubensson ready to replace Seger as Sweden's midfield anchor in World Cup opener
Sweden's Elin Rubensson says she is ready to step in and replace injury-plagued midfield talisman Caroline Seger as her side kick off their Women's World Cup campaign against South Africa in New Zealand on Sunday.