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Sweden rout Italy 5-0, into World Cup knockouts

A three-goal blitz just before halftime helped Sweden to a dominant 5-0 win over Italy in Wellington on Saturday as they booked their spot in the Women's World Cup knockout stage with a match to spare.
Jul 29, 2023, 06:14 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Sweden
Italy
  • KO
  • 39
  • 44
  • 45+1
  • HT
  • 50
  • 59
  • 62
  • 71
  • 75
  • 75
  • 89
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Sweden 5, Italy 0.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Sweden 5, Italy 0.
90'+5'
Goal! Sweden 5, Italy 0. Rebecka Blomqvist (Sweden) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sofia Jakobsson with a headed pass following a fast break.
Match Stats
SWEITA
Possession
46.8%
53.246.8
53.2%
Shots on Goal
7
2
Shot Attempts
21
12
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
7
3
Saves
2
2