Sweden tops Australia to reach WWC semifinals

Lotta Schelin scored one goal and set up another Sunday as Sweden beat Australia 3-1 to reach the semifinals at the women's World Cup.
Jul 10, 2011, 07:47 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Sweden
Australia
  • KO
  • 11
  • 16
  • 40
  • HT
  • 45+1
  • 52
  • 58
  • 59
  • 67
  • 79
  • 83
  • 90+2
  • FT
  • 90+4
  • 90+4

Match Commentary

90'+3'
Offside, Sweden. Lotta Schelin tries a through ball, but Madelaine Edlund is caught offside.
90'+2'
Substitution, Sweden. Lina Nilsson replaces Annica Svensson.
90'+1'
Sally Shipard (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
SWEAUS
Possession
49%
5149
51%
Shots on Goal
6
3
Shot Attempts
15
12
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
3
9
Saves
2
3