FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Sweden beat Germany 2-1, enter semis
The Swedes' first victory over the Germans in 24 years sets up a Women's World cup semifinal clash with the Netherlands, who defeated Italy earlier on Saturday.
The Swedes' first victory over the Germans in 24 years sets up a Women's World cup semifinal clash with the Netherlands, who defeated Italy earlier on Saturday.
Wednesday is a rest day before the first quarter-final on Thursday pitches England against Norway in Le Havre
The outcome sets up a tantalizing quarterfinal clash between the US and host nation France
Norway coach Martin Sjogren expressed concern over star player Hansen's injury as she injured herself in the second half of the match.
In FIFA Women's World Cup ahead, Spain will confront either defending champions United States or Sweden
In particular, an amazing succession of triple saves by the Chilean goalie to outdo Lindsey Horan and Christen Press' endeavours stole the spotlight even though the United States eventually won the match
It is worth noting that this was Italy's joint-biggest win at the FIFA Women's World Cup; winning 5-0 against Chinese Taipei in 1991
China were clearly better on the day and deserved the win while South African side lacked quality and more importantly discipline which cost them the crucial contest.
Notably, it was Spain who were dominating the match well into the first half but some sloppy work by their defence undid all the good work they had put in till then as Dabritz’s shot went past the goalkeeper.
Notably, this was France's second win in the group stage of the tournament after they defeated South Korea in the tournament's opening match by a good margin of 4-0.