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As it happened Women’s World Cup: Matildas history-making ride comes to an end after losing bronze medal play-off 2-0 to Sweden
Sweden beat Australia 2-0 in Brisbane after a mammoth World Cup campaign for the Matildas which resulted in the country’s best finish at the tournament.
- by Billie Eder and Marnie Vinall
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Exhausted Matildas miss out on World Cup bronze in 2-0 defeat to Sweden
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson started the same 11 who looked out on their feet against England, and it showed in Brisbane. No other team has asked so much of so few.
- by Vince Rugari
Women’s World Cup as it happened: Spain qualify for first World Cup final after dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden
Spain defeated the highest-ranked side left in the World Cup, Sweden, in a dramatic 90-minute showdown in Auckland to qualify for their first World Cup final.
- by Billie Eder
First-time winner to be crowned at World Cup after Spain, Sweden advance to semis
Spain defied the Netherlands and a mercurial performance from Stefanie van der Gragt to advance, while Sweden blunted Japan’s Women’s World Cup charge and won through to another semi-final.
- by Ben McKay
Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden books spot in semi-final after 2-1 win over Japan, Spain defeat Netherlands 2-1 after goal in extra time
Spain and Sweden have booked a date in the semi-final on Tuesday after both team’s beat their opponents 2-1 on Friday.
- by Billie Eder and Marnie Vinall
Sensational Swedes stun the US, knock the favourites out of the World Cup
After a rattling good match in “The Battle of Melby”, Sweden and their heroic goalkeeper have put the superpower Americans out of the World Cup.
- by Greg Baum
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Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden ends USA’s three-peat dreams in penalty shootout win, Netherlands progress to quarterfinals after 2-0 win over South Africa
Reigning World Cup champions the United States will want to dominate against World number 3. Sweden, when the two face-off in Melbourne for their round of 16 clash at AAMI Park on Sunday night.
- by Roy Ward and Billie Eder
‘Game of appearances’: Poland rejects FIFA’s ruling on Russia
FIFA did not immediately expel Russia from World Cup qualifying, deciding instead the squad can play at neutral venues using the “RFU” acronym for the country’s soccer federation. Poland immediately rejected the moves and Sweden indicated the same.
Man City, Real Madrid ease into Champions League quarter-finals
Real beat Atalanta 3-1, and City overcame Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0 - but the big surprise in Europe is the ‘return of the God’ for Sweden.
- by Steve Douglas
Swiss and Danes qualify for Euros as Italy score nine against Armenia
Switzerland and Denmark are the latest nations to secure their spots at Euro 2020 and Italy have finished their qualifying campaign with a 9-1 win.
Fighting Finnish: Finland and Sweden qualify for Euro 2020
History-making Finland and Sweden qualified for Euro 2020, and Denmark kept their chances alive on a successful Saturday (AEDT) for Nordic soccer.
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