Sweden beat Japan to set up World Cup semi-final against Spain

AFP

11 August, 2023, 03:35 pm

Last modified: 11 August, 2023, 03:38 pm

Sweden beat Japan to set up World Cup semi-final against Spain

Amanda Ilestedt lashed in from close range on 32 minutes to give Sweden the lead and Filippa Angeldal doubled it with a penalty in the 51st minute, before Honoka Hayashi scored late on for Japan.

AFP

11 August, 2023, 03:35 pm

Last modified: 11 August, 2023, 03:38 pm

Sweden beat Japan to set up World Cup semi-final against Spain

Sweden booked a semi-final meeting with Spain at the Women's World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 on Friday in Auckland.

Amanda Ilestedt lashed in from close range on 32 minutes to give Sweden the lead and Filippa Angeldal doubled it with a penalty in the 51st minute, before Honoka Hayashi scored late on for Japan.

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