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Sweden's advance into the World Cup semifinals 'came down to millimetres'

Sweden beat Japan 2-1, set up Spain semifinal

Sweden held off a late Japan fightback to reach the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for the fifth time with a 2-1 win at Eden Park on Friday.
Aug 11, 2023, 11:25 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Japan
Sweden
  • KO
  • 32
  • HT
  • 45
  • 51
  • 52
  • 72
  • 73
  • 76
  • 79
  • 81
  • 84
  • 87
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Japan 1, Sweden 2.
90'+11'
Second Half ends, Japan 1, Sweden 2.
90'+9'
Saki Kumagai (Japan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
JPNSWE
Possession
50.2%
49.850.2
49.8%
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shot Attempts
11
15
Yellow Cards
1
0
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
4
2