Clinical Sweden beat Australia to clinch third place at Women's World Cup
Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia in the third-place playoff match.
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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.
Sweden thrash Italy to storm into Women's World Cup last 16
Amanda Ilestedt scored twice to help Sweden to a 5-0 thrashing of Italy on Saturday and a berth in the Women's World Cup last 16.
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.
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 aiming to give Seger winning World Cup send-off
STOCKHOLM : After Sweden suffered the agony of a shootout defeat by Canada in the Tokyo Olympics soccer final in 2021, they are determined to go one better at the Women's World Cup which starts next month and give captain Caroline Seger the send off she deserves.
WSL wrap: Katie McCabe on the mark in Gunners stroll
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was among the goals as Arsenal consolidated third place in the Women's Super League with a 4-1 win at Everton.