Welcome to news.com.au’s protection of the World Cup third place playoff recreation between Australia and Sweden.
Hopes of the Matildas lifting the trophy have been dashed when their fairytale run ended with a 3-1 loss to England within the semi-finals on Wednesday evening.
But the Matildas have an opportunity to complete a historic match on a excessive with a win over Sweden and a bronze medal.
The Matildas beat Sweden 4-0 in a pleasant final yr however will out for revenge after the Swedes beat them within the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics.
The recreation kicks off at Brisbane Stadium at 6pm AEST. Follow under for reside updates.
4.40pm – The odds are with Sweden
Australia could also be at house however the punters are predicting Sweden will come away with the bronze medal.
In a story of the tape, you’d need to again Sweden — third Vs tenth within the World rankings and Olympic silver medalists.
But with a whole nation wanting Australia to assert the bronze, it could show to be the distinction at Suncorp Stadium.
Sweden at $2.40 on TAB with Australia $2.80 and $3.50 for the groups to be drawn on the finish of 90 minutes.
Sweden are additionally $1.75 to assert third place, with Australia at $2.05.
4.20pm – Matildas pressured to put on ‘away’ jersey
The Matildas could also be a bunch nation of the World Cup however they must put on their different strip for his or her last recreation of the match on house soil.
Sunrise sport presenter Mark Beretta defined Sweden will get to put on their yellow jersey and Australia will put on turquoise, as they did in opposition to Canada earlier within the group levels, due to the part of the draw the 2 groups have been in.
“Because Australia were in the bottom part of the FIFA women’s World Cup draw and Sweden were in the top part of the draw, Sweden becomes the ‘home’ team for tomorrow’s third place game in Brisbane,” Beretta tweeted.
“Sweden’s home kit is yellow, so Australia will play in their turquoise away kit.”
The Matildas not being allowed to put on their iconic yellow jersey is likely to be robust to swallow, nevertheless it’s value noting the Aussies performed their finest soccer of the World Cup of their blue away jersey within the 4-0 win over Canada.
4.15pm – Intrigue over group choice
The Matildas will once more be with out centre again Alanna Kennedy, who missed the semi-final on account of “illness”.
But it was clarified that delayed concussion was the rationale for her absence in opposition to England and he or she may even miss the conflict with Sweden.
Coach Tony Gustavsson has been criticised for his minimal use of substitutes all through the match and will probably be intriguing to see if he goes to his bench extra in opposition to Sweden.
How to look at Australia vs Sweden recreation
The third place playoff kicks off at 6pm AEST. You can watch it on Channel 7 or stream it by way of 7plus.
Originally revealed as Matildas vs Sweden third place playoff reside: Jersey element ought to infuriate Australia
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
