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Women’s World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish in third place

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beat Australia to finish in third place

The third-place playoff match between Sweden and co-hosts Australia at the Brisbane Stadium on Saturday was not devoid of brilliance, as the Europeans saw off the Matildas 2-0 in front of their own fans. A first-half penalty from FC Barcelona forward Fridolina Rolfo and a second-half wonder strike from team captain Kosovare Asllani sealed the bronze medal for the Swedes, who finished in third place for...

Women’s World Cup: Sweden’s captain Asllani relying on experience against Spain

Women’s World Cup: Sweden’s captain Asllani relying on experience against Spain

The captain of the Sweden women’s team, Kosovare Asllani, said on Monday in a pre-match conference that her side will be relying on the huge gulf in experience when they face Spain in the semi-finals. The 34-year-old AC Milan midfielder, who is playing in her third Women’s World Cup, believes the Blue and Yellows have garnered enough knowledge having progressed in the tournament over the years....

Women’s World Cup: Emotional Pedros thanks Moroccan players & fans for historic feat

Women’s World Cup: Morocco vs France – Pedros torn between country of birth and place of work

Reynald Pedros is looking forward to a 'special' game at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 when his team, Morocco battle his native, France in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Pedros who won the Best FIFA Women's Coach of Year in 2018, steered the Atlas Lionesses to their maiden appearance at the Women's World Cup after they finished as runners-up at the 2022 Women's Africa...

Women’s World Cup: ‘We didn’t take our chances’ – Ajibade reacts to Nigeria’s exit

Women’s World Cup: ‘We didn’t take our chances’ – Ajibade reacts to Nigeria’s exit

Nigeria forward Rasheedat Ajibade believes they did not make the most of their chances following their defeat to England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 round of 16. The Super Falcons and Sarina Wiegman's ladies struggled to score a goal at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Monday, but they were separated by a penalty shoot-out, with the Lionesses claiming a 4-2 win. The Super...