Sweden again falls to the third-place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden again falls to the third-place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Once again, Sweden finds itself in a very familiar spot — playing for third place at the Women’s World Cup. We’re going to do everything we can to win it.” The closest Sweden has come to winning the World Cup was in 2003, when they fell to Germany 2-1 in the final. But tomorrow is a new day, a new opportunity, and I will do everything I can to be able to help the team take the bronze medal.” Saturday’s match will be the last for Sweden midfielder Caroline Seger, who has played in five World Cups. Seger tearfully said before the tournament that her goal was winning the “medal I don’t have.” ___ AP Women’s World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-womens-world-cup

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize

Firstpost  

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim a third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden Beat Hosts Australia 2-0 to Finish Third at WWC
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden Beat Hosts Australia 2-0 to Finish Third at WWC

News 18  

Sweden got the better of co-hosts Australia in the third-place playoff at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Matildas. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The tournament co-hosted …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

The Hindu  

Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring on Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The …

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Nobody beats Sweden on the rebound from a Women’s World Cup semifinal loss. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic kept another clean sheet in outstanding tournament for Sweden, blocking Kerr’s angled …

Clinical Sweden beat Australia to clinch third place at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Clinical Sweden beat Australia to clinch third place at Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Sweden have picked up their fourth Women’s World Cup bronze medal after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match. The Swedes, ranked third in the world, were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute of the game on Saturday after a VAR review showed Australia’s Clare Hunt clipped Stina Blackstenius’ heels, and Fridolina Rolfo slotted home the resulting …

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup

China Daily  

Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo celebrates a goal from the penalty spot during the third place play-off between Sweden and Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 19, 2023. BRISBANE, Australia -- Sweden kept a perfect record in their third-place battles at the Women's World Cup as they won their fourth bronze medal and their second in …

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

LA Times  

Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfo, left, celebrates with teammate Rebecka Blomqvist after defeating Australia in the Women’s World Cup third place match in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic kept another clean …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia

The Hindu  

Sweden’s dreams of winning a first Women’s World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain but the county is out to ensure its impressive run does not end without silverware when they meet co-host Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Third-ranked Sweden is playing in its second straight bronze medal match, having finished third at the 2019 World Cup. …

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Australia already captivated a nation as co-hosts of the Women’s World Cup. Australia’s men’s basketball team, the Boomers, were slated to play a tune-up game against Brazil on Wednesday night in preparation for their World Cup but moved the game up two hours to watch the Matildas in the semifinals. The Swedes made a mark on the tournament in the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Olga’s goal powers Spain into first-ever final with a 2-1 win over Sweden

The Hindu  

Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup final. Wearing the captain’s armband, Carmona’s 90th-minute strike from the edge of the area pinged off the crossbar and into the net two minutes after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled the match for Sweden in …

Sweden happy for centre-back Ilestedt to be leading its FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 scoring
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden happy for centre-back Ilestedt to be leading its FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 scoring

The Hindu  

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 teammates. The only thing we’re thinking about is winning games.” Winger Fridolina Rolfo, who has two goals for the tournament, said not many people would have expected Ilestedt to be Sweden’s top scorer. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden’s Rolfo no longer cheering for Spain in semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden’s Rolfo no longer cheering for Spain in semifinal

The Hindu  

Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfo has been cheering on her Barcelona teammates playing for Spain at the Women’s World Cup but will now hope to send them packing from the tournament after Tuesday’s semifinal. Women’s World Cup: Sweden prepared for Spain’s mix of the United States and Japan, says Bjorn “I have been cheering for them in every game. I think they’ve …

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn
1 year, 4 months ago

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for its Women’s World Cup semifinal clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Swedes defeated the United States, winner of the last two editions of the Women’s World Cup, in a penalty shoot-out in …

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas
1 year, 4 months ago

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — There will be a first-time winner of the Women’s World Cup this year, and maybe, just maybe, it will be host country Australia. The Matildas, serving as co-hosts of the tournament with New Zealand, became the first home team since the United States in 1999 to win a quarterfina l in nine Women’s World Cups. So …

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain

The Hindu  

Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on August 11 and set up a Women’s World Cup semifinal with Spain. Centre-back Ilestedt poked in just after the half-hour mark at Eden Park in Auckland to give Sweden a deserved lead and leave Japan trailing …

Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers, eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. We will come back stronger.” Japan’s exit means there will be a first-time …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden keeper Musovic ‘in the zone’ in Japan message

The Hindu  

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic says she is “in the zone” at the Women’s World Cup after a succession of crucial saves denied the United States in an ominous sign for quarterfinal opponent Japan. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara all missed from the spot, leaving Lisa Hurtig to send Sweden through 5-4 and become the first team ever to …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. deserved to beat Sweden, says defiant Andonovski

The Hindu  

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski said his team was more deserving of victory than winner Sweden after Monday’s round of 16 clash in which the defending champion Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic 5-4 loss on penalties. After the teams finished extra time locked at 0-0 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, three U.S. players, including talisman …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Defending Champions USA Knocked Out By Sweden In Round Of 16

ABP News  

In a dramatic turn of events at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, defending champions USA have been knocked out of Sweden in the round of 16 fixture in Melbourne, Australia. Sports was once again at its levelling and humbling best as t he US Women's National team's greatest match winner from their FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team in 2019, …

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden hero Musovic lost for words after heroics against USWNT
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden hero Musovic lost for words after heroics against USWNT

The Hindu  

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties to knock the defending champion out of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. “We’re not going home yet.” Sweden captain Magdalena Eriksson praised the Chelsea keeper. “I think it shows the character in the girls today, our play wasn’t working but we …

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties
1 year, 4 months ago

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

NPR  

Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties Enlarge this image toggle caption William West/AFP via Getty Images William West/AFP via Getty Images It was a cruel exit after a tough tournament for the United States Women's National Team. After 90 minutes of regulation time — and a half-hour of extra time — between …

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

US out of Women's World Cup after shootout defeat to Sweden

China Daily  

Sweden's Lina Hurtig celebrates with teammates after their round of 16 victory against the US at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Aug 6, 2023. MELBOURNE -- The United States' hopes of a third consecutive Women's World Cup title were dashed as they dominated their round of 16 tie against Sweden, but were dramatically defeated 5-4 on …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Norway fails to find balance as journey ends
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Norway fails to find balance as journey ends

The Hindu  

Norway’s troubled World Cup odyssey came to a shuddering halt with a 3-1 loss to Japan in the last 16 on Saturday as the Scandinavians once again failed to find the balance needed to prosper at a major tournament. “But did well, we played solid defence at times but not quite good enough.” Norway’s opening 1-0 defeat by New Zealand …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden raring to face familiar foe US in last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden raring to face familiar foe US in last 16

The Hindu  

In-form Sweden is confident it can beat holder 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 ended the Americans’ 2016 Rio Olympic run in the quarterfinal and won 3-0 in the group stage at the 2021 …

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger
1 year, 4 months ago

US and Sweden meet again in a Women’s World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — One of the top players in women’s soccer will end her World Cup career after the match between the United States and Sweden. Seger’s 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any female player in Europe, and although she has two Olympic silver medals and two World Cup bronze medals, Sweden has never won a …

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden wins Group G at Women’s World Cup to advance to showdown with the United States

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Rebecka Blomqvist’s second-half goal lifted Sweden to a 2-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday to advance the Blagult to a round-of-16 showdown with the United States in the Women’s World Cup. Neither side looked close to scoring for much of the match until Blomqvist broke the deadlock with a headed goal at the 66th-minute mark to …

Sweden coach Gerhardsson has luxury of resting players against Argentina in World Cup clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden coach Gerhardsson has luxury of resting players against Argentina in World Cup clash

The Hindu  

Since Sweden has already locked up its spot in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup, coach Peter Gerhardsson said the selection of his squad for Wednesday’s final group game might come down to who is well-rested and who could use some rest. 28 Argentina in Hamilton, New Zealand, on the back of a 2-1 win over South …

Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Germany in unfamiliar territory after loss to Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Germany in unfamiliar territory after loss to Colombia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Germany’s players expected they would have qualified for the knockout round by now at the Women’s World Cup because, well, they usually do. Only once before has two-time World Cup champion Germany needed to win its last group game to advance. By conceding two goals to Colombia, the Germans allowed more goals in one match than they had …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Amanda Ilestedt brace helps Sweden beat Italy 5-0 to enter last 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Amanda Ilestedt brace helps Sweden beat Italy 5-0 to enter last 16

The Hindu  

A three-goal blitz just before halftime helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington on Saturday as it booked its spot in the Women’s World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare. Amanda Ilestedt scored the first of her two goals in the 39th minute when she got up well to head home Jonna Andersson’s corner …

Ilestedt scores twice as Sweden beats Italy 5-0 to reach knockout rounds at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Ilestedt scores twice as Sweden beats Italy 5-0 to reach knockout rounds at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — 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 relied on Amanda Ilestedt’s 90th-minute winner to salvage a 2-1 win from a sub-par performance in its opener against South …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Ada Hegerberg, Norway striker ruled out of must-win clash against Philippines, confirms coach Hege Riise
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Ada Hegerberg, Norway striker ruled out of must-win clash against Philippines, confirms coach Hege Riise

The Hindu  

Norway striker Ada Hegerberg will not play in its must-win Women’s World Cup group game against the Philippines after failing to recover from a groin injury in time, coach Hege Riise said on Saturday. FIFA Women’s World Cup: Eager Brazil relishes chance of rematch with France “She is not ready for this game, it came too early after her injury,” …

Sweden ready to build on opening World Cup effort in tough Italy test
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden ready to build on opening World Cup effort in tough Italy test

The Hindu  

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 it in its second Women’s World Cup group-stage affair on Saturday. Asllani said while the effort was beneath Sweden’s best, they were “more than satisfied” with the win in a wide-open …

Will Norway’s Ada Hegerberg be fit against Philippines in final group match of FIFA Women’s World Cup?
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Norway’s Ada Hegerberg be fit against Philippines in final group match of FIFA Women’s World Cup?

The Hindu  

Ada Hegerberg’s mysterious late withdrawal from the Norway team that drew 0-0 with Switzerland at the World Cup on Tuesday was solely down to a groin injury, Hegerberg’s representatives told Reuters after a number of rumours circulated online. “She felt a tightness during the regular warm-up, which she felt was going to be alright going into the game,” Victor Bernard …

‘Nervous’ Sweden survives South Africa scare at FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Nervous’ Sweden survives South Africa scare at FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

A “nervous” Sweden fought back and struck late on to grab a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women’s World Cup opener on Sunday in the Wellington rain. Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson said “nerves and tension” were behind a shaky start to their World Cup campaign. Ilestedt, who was a constant aerial threat, then leapt highest at a corner …

Amanda Ilestedt’s late goal gives Sweden 2-1 win over South Africa at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Amanda Ilestedt’s late goal gives Sweden 2-1 win over South Africa at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Sweden produced a drab opening Women’s World Cup performance on a gloomy night of mist and rain but managed to pull off a surprisingly difficult 2-1 victory to fend off plucky South Africa on Sunday. South Africa caught Sweden off guard when Hildah Magaia scored in the 48th minute to take a shocking lead in the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden gunning for glory after series of near-misses

The Hindu  

Sweden is determined to shake off a run of near-misses at major tournaments and is comfortable with its status as a top contender as it begins its quest for a Women’s World Cup title against South Africa, striker Kosovare Asllani said. Ranked third in the world, Sweden is traditionally a superpower in the women’s game but its only triumph at …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Norway ‘devastated’ by shock defeat to NZ, says forward Graham Hansen
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Norway ‘devastated’ by shock defeat to NZ, says forward Graham Hansen

The Hindu  

Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen said they “might as well just go home” if they cannot improve on Thursday’s performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after the former champion was stunned 1-0 by co-host New Zealand at Auckland’s Eden Park. “We didn’t come here to lose.” World champion in 1995, Norway had been looking to impress after its shock …

FIFA WWC 2023: Norway’s Hegerberg eager to make up for lost time at World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Norway’s Hegerberg eager to make up for lost time at World Cup

The Hindu  

The prolific Ada Hegerberg wants to cap her return from the international wilderness by firing Norway back among the elite at the Women’s World Cup starting this week. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW That was a forgettable tournament, however -- Hegerberg failed to score as Norway lost 8-0 to hosts England on the way to a group-stage exit. …

Caroline Seger gets into Sweden squad, will play at her fifth Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Caroline Seger gets into Sweden squad, will play at her fifth Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Sweden midfielder Caroline Seger will take part in her fifth Women’s World Cup after being selected for the upcoming tournament in Australia and New Zealand at the age of 38 on Tuesday. Seger has struggled with injuries since last year’s European Championship but has proved her fitness to Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson in her latest comeback for …

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: Sweden Edge Past Belgium to Advance to Semifinals
2 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: Sweden Edge Past Belgium to Advance to Semifinals

News 18  

Sweden broke down Belgium’s dogged resistance with a goal in the second minute of stoppage time to win 1-0 on Friday and set up a semifinal against host nation England in the Women’s European Championship. Linda Sembrant smashed home a loose ball from inside the six-yard box following a corner after Belgium goalkeeper Nicky Evrard produced one of many scrambling …

Women’s Euros: Five-star Sweden advances to quarters as set pieces sink Portugal
2 years, 5 months ago

Women’s Euros: Five-star Sweden advances to quarters as set pieces sink Portugal

The Hindu  

Sweden finished its women’s European Championship group campaign with a statement 5-0 drubbing of Portugal on Sunday to top Group C ahead of the Netherlands and advance to the quarterfinals. “It feels really good to have a good game with a lot of goals and that we are top of the group,” Sweden’s Nathalie Bjorn said. Another corner just before …

Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win gold medal in women’s football at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win gold medal in women’s football at Tokyo Olympics

The Independent  

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Christen Press: USWNT loss to Sweden in Rio drives its quest for Olympic gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Christen Press: USWNT loss to Sweden in Rio drives its quest for Olympic gold

LA Times  

U.S. forward Christen Press, left, is challenged by Sweden forward Sofia Jakobsson during an international friendly on April 10. The women’s national soccer team faced Sweden in six of the eight Women’s World Cups and twice in six Olympic tournaments, the last coming five years ago in Brazil when Sweden eliminated the U.S. on penalty kicks. U.S. Women’s National Team …

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