Sweden beats France in WWC 3rd-place game

Marie Hammarstrom scored in the 82nd minute Saturday, giving short-handed Sweden a 2-1 victory over France in the third-place game at the Women's World Cup.
Jul 16, 2011, 11:51 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Sweden
France
  • KO
  • 29
  • 32
  • HT
  • 45+4
  • 56
  • 62
  • 73
  • 82
  • 84
  • FT
  • 90+6
  • 90+6

Match Commentary

90'+6'
Second Half ends, Sweden 2, France 1.
90'+6'
Match ends, Sweden 2, France 1.
89'
Gaëtane Thiney (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Match Stats
SWEFRA
Possession
44%
5644
56%
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shot Attempts
10
19
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
7
5
Saves
7
2