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FIFA Women's World Cup

Beating Japan Sweden enters semi-finals

Sweden won 2-1 against Japan, which is considered a title contender.

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KATHMANDU: Sweden has advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is currently being held in Australia and New Zealand.

Sweden won 2-1 against Japan, which is considered a title contender.

Sweden’s Amanda Ilestedt and Filippa Angeldal each scored one goal. Hansi, on the other hand, did not score a single goal for Japan.

Yuki wasted the chance to comeback to the game for Japan in the 76th minute after missing a penalty.

Sweden will meet Spain in the semifinals. Spain advanced to the semi-finals after defeating the Netherlands in today’s first semi-final.

Sweden had previously defeated another strong team, America, to reach the quarterfinals.