PARIS: Stina Blackstenius scored the winner as Sweden came from behind to stun old rivals Germany on Saturday and set up a women's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands, who reached the last four for the first time.
The winner arrived three minutes after half-time, with Blackstenius prodding home the rebound after Almuth Schult had saved a Fridolina Rolfo header. "We are now qualified for the Olympics. That is one thing that has been hanging over our heads for a while," said Gerhardsson. The 'Oranje' went on to win that tournament and have coped well in France with their status as reigning European champions.On Saturday they sank Italy 2-0 in Valenciennes as headed goals from Vivianne Miedema and Stefanie van der Gragt in the second half taking them through to their first ever World Cup semi-final in just their second appearance at the tournament.
Surprise quarter-finalists Italy wilted towards the finish on a hot day and their players were in tears at the end.
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