BRISBANE, Aug 18 – Sweden’s goals of successful a primary FIFA Women’s World Cup title have been dramatically ended by Spain however they’re out to make sure their spectacular run doesn’t finish with out silverware after they meet co-hosts Australia within the third-place playoff on Saturday.
The third-ranked Swedes are taking part in of their second straight bronze medal match, having completed third on the 2019 World Cup. They got here up brief of their title bid once more on Tuesday, dropping 2-1 to Spain within the semi-final in Auckland.
The Scandinavians are aiming to repeat their feat from 4 years in the past and searching ahead to the vociferous environment that can greet them on the 52,500-capacity Lang Park.
“I love it, it’s a particular feeling to have an entire stadium against you,” ahead Kosovare Asllani informed reporters on Friday. “Of course, we were disappointed after the last match. We wanted to go all the way to the final.
“At the identical time, taking part in for a medal is a big factor, and one thing that we’re happy with. We do not wish to go away right here with out it. We wish to silence the stadium and produce that medal residence.
“Everyone’s more than ready … We’re going to do everything we can to win this medal for Sweden.”
Australia, who beat Sweden 4-0 in Melbourne final November, misplaced 3-1 to England of their semi-final, with talismanic captain Sam Kerr scoring a surprising objective.
Kerr made her first begin of the match in that match and her Chelsea staff mate Magdalena stated she was delighted the striker had recovered from a calf damage that had dominated her out of the group stage.
“Her path through the tournament, the way she’s been gradually phased in, she deserves that,” Sweden defender Eriksson stated. “As a footballer and on a personal level, I’m really happy that she managed to recover
“She has wonderful abilities as a footballer … completely world class. We have to keep watch over her, but it surely’s not as if they do not produce other gamers which have good high quality.
“I was so disappointed after that match (against Spain) and during that evening, but the next day I just felt this hunger growing. I’m so proud of our journey and what we’ve done so far in this tournament. Now we just have to end it on a high.”
—Reuters
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