The Swedes shut out and eliminate Argentina to claim Group G; Kadidiatou Diani’s hat trick leads the French over Panama 6-3 to finish atop Group F
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 help the blue and yellow finish 3-0 and win Group G.
Playing at times in a pelting rain, Argentina did not create a real chance in open play, and suffered a blow when veteran Florencia Bonsegundo was stretchered off in tears after a late tackle by Blomqvist in the 41st minute. Stout defense was on full display for over an hour, but Blomqvist managed to push the blue and yellow over the line against Argentina.
“From the get-go the most important thing for us was to finish at the head of the group after three games,” said France coach Herve Renard. As well as Jamaica, South Africa is another unexpected name in the knockout stage, while Colombia beat Germany 2-1 and leads Group H heading into the last match. “On a personal note it was wonderful to be able to score my first goals at a World Cup,” she said. “I think I’m going to keep on the positives. We were able to score six goals.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Live updates: Argentina vs Sweden and South Africa vs Italy, Women's World CupTeams from Group F and Group G face off in their final group stage matches to solidify who will advance to the knockout rounds at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Follow here for the latest.
Weiterlesen »
Women’s World Cup: Sweden advances to play USA in round of 16 | August 2, 2023Sweden and South Africa clinched spots in the round of 16 with wins, and Sweden will battle the United States Sunday. Today's remaining matches feature Jamaica vs. Brazil and Panama vs. France. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
Weiterlesen »
World Cup NOW: How USWNT matches up against SwedenSweden's victory on Wednesday made it the winner of Group G. More importantly, it sets up a date against the United States in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Weiterlesen »
USWNT to face Sweden in Round of 16 at Women's World CupThe U.S. women’s national team survived a close call at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, and now it faces a much taller task in the round of 16 with a match against Sweden.
Weiterlesen »
Australia’s World Cup party keeps raging with a joyful win over CanadaThe Matildas beat Canada, 4-0, and will play on at the women’s World Cup, advancing to the knockout stage.
Weiterlesen »
Linda Caicedo has lit up the Women's World Cup, but exhaustion has been a concernLinda Caicedo survived ovarian cancer at 15 years old. Now, still just 18, she is fast becoming the biggest story of the biggest Women's World Cup to date, but her performances on the field have been dimmed for some by concerns about her health.
Weiterlesen »