In nine editions, four times third and winner in the final for the bronze (remembering the second place in 2003): Sweden is confirmed as one of the most solid and continuous national teams.
Very intense final for third place, always played openly. Sweden to close with a victory, Australia to greet a world championship at home with third place. Circa 50.000 spectators paid their respects to the third place final, hoping for a sweet closure for the Australians.
Very hard tough match with Sweden always managing the ball as per the statistics (58% – 42% / 54% – 46%). Australia with a lot of effort but almost always under control. Opening with Nordic dominance and after Austral. The game probably ends with the penalty (VAR), 30′. Correct analysis and decision by the referee for a back intervention during the game. A little Australian naivety but, this is football. Sweden has always given the impression and the strength of wanting to score and win, while Australia has also tried with determination but, remained very affected in the managing phase. Sparks on the pitch at the end of the first half and beginning of the second with a strong temperament expressed. Intensity in every sector of the field. In the 62′ the knockdown with an enveloping Scandinavian action that led the captain Asllani to score for the second consecutive time in the final for third place. Australia, less clinical, tried to close the gap but, goalkeeper Mušović closed the shutters.
Australia played a high-level World Cup, perhaps stronger than the team’s value before the competition. In the two matches, between gold and bronze, it showed a clear decline in the physical, intensity and quality of the maneuver. The future could give further satisfaction with new and evident expedients. Well done !!
Sweden proves to be always solid. After the defeat in the last minutes vs Spain, it is not discouraged and finds new life, joy and verve. Something is always missing for the great result but, the players are always there, edition after edition. Well done !!
Sweden – Australia 2- 0
Fridolina Rolfö 30′ (P), Kosovare Asllani 62′
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