[ad_1] Sweden has dominated the airspace at the Women’s World Cup with its corner kicks, converting them into two victories and a spot in the knockout round of the tournament.…
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Sweden take third place to spoil Australia’s World Cup party
[ad_1] BRISBANE: Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday. In…
Australia’s Kennedy ruled out of third place playoff v Sweden
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Australia centre back Alanna Kennedy will miss the Women’s World Cup third place playoff against Sweden on Saturday after being ruled out due to “delayed concussion symptoms”, the…
Women’s World Cup: Australia edge France on penalty to reach semi-finals
[ad_1] Australia edged France on penalty kicks Saturday to reach FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time. Cortnee Vine took Australia’s 10th penalty from the spot and calmly…
AP PHOTOS: Women’s World Cup highlights
[ad_1] The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is showcasing some of the best soccer on the planet — and some of the best photographs. Associated Press photographers…
Sweden top Group G after 2-0 win over Argentina
[ad_1] HAMILTON: A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women’s World Cup last 16 with a perfect record after Rebecka Blomqvist’s second-half header and substitute Elin Rubensson’s 90th-minute penalty helped them…
Hegering fit for Germany’s crunch South Korea clash
[ad_1] BRISBANE: Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg was not about to reveal her starting line-up for Germany’s final Women’s World Cup group match against South Korea on Wednesday but did confirm that…
Ilestedt scores twice as Sweden beats Italy 5-0 to reach knockout rounds at Women’s World Cup
[ad_1] WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — 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…
Netherlands keen to avoid Sweden in World Cup knockouts
[ad_1] DUNEDIN: Netherlands coach Andries Jonker wants to avoid Sweden in the Women’s World Cup last 16 but warned his side against taking Vietnam lightly in their final group game…
Sweden aim to keep momentum going into World Cup knockouts
[ad_1] HAMILTON: Sweden are already into the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup but are eager to maintain their winning momentum in Wednesday’s final group game against Argentina, captain…