Sweden takes third place to spoil Australia's World Cup party

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Sweden scored either side of halftime to spoil Australia's party and claim third spot at the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Sweden players celebrate with their bronze medals after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup third place play-off football match between Sweden and Australia at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, Aug. 19.

"It's great to win a match of this magnitude -- there's been a lot of attention paid to this tournament back in Sweden." By contrast, Sweden striker Stina Blackstenius caused havoc among the Australian defense during her 63 minutes on the pitch and had a hand in both goals. "We wanted to have some hardware to take home, it wasn't to be," said Kerr, who did not start a game at the tournament until the 3-1 semifinal defeat to England because of injury.

Australia only really looked dangerous on the transition and for much of the time they were chasing shadows, struggling to get any meaningful possession. The Matildas didn't have their first shot until the 24th minute when a Hayley Raso drive drew a good save from Sweden keeper Zecira Musovic.

 

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