Key events:
In the 24th minute, Carpenter loses possession in midfield, but Polkinghorne saves the situation and initiates a direct transition for the Matildas. Carpenter then crosses the ball for Raso, who takes a shot. Musovic, the Sweden goalkeeper, makes a save and concedes a corner.
Musovic collects Cooney-Cross’ corner amidst a crowd of players. Musovic has been impressive in the tournament.
In the 22nd minute, Australia switches Raso to the left and Foord to the right. This change gives Raso more opportunities to get involved, but her final product lacks quality.
In the 21st minute, Sweden loses possession in midfield, allowing Australia to establish their patterns of play. They link up well on the left side, finding Kerr, but the through-ball to Raso is overhit, and Sweden escapes danger. The Matildas are starting to gain control after a slow start.
Catley delivers a decent cross in the 19th minute, but Polkinghorne’s header lacks power and goes just wide of the penalty spot.
Despite the missed chance, Australia launches a counter-attack through Raso in the 18th minute. The Matildas maintain sustained pressure, with Kerr eventually passing to Foord for a dangerous cross that earns a corner.
Fowler loses possession in midfield in the 17th minute, allowing Sweden to switch play and open up space on the field.
Gorry puts pressure on Asllani in the 16th minute and nearly wins a corner.
Foord threatens on the left flank in the 15th minute, but Björn recovers quickly and makes a successful tackle.
A hopeful ball into the channel creates a threat for Sweden in the 14th minute, with Catley conceding territory with a throw-in. Sweden pushes forward in the final third, but a vertical pass just misses Kaneryd.
Australia appears to be struggling in the 13th minute, as they chase shadows in midfield. Gorry commits a foul, but Carpenter clears the resulting free-kick.
In the 11th minute, Blackstenius impressively controls a difficult ball with her back to goal, evading Gorry’s pressure and passing to Rolfö. Arnold, the Australia goalkeeper, makes a save, but she has already faced more action than she would like early on.
Sweden showcases bravery in possession in the 9th minute, moving the ball quickly with one-touch passes. They manipulate Australia’s defensive shape and create space for Angeldal to play a ball over the top to Blackstenius, but she is unable to create a cross.
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