The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued Saturday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) as Sweden notched a decisive victory over Italy in a Group G rout at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.
Sweden now sits alone atop the Group G standings with this victory over Italy, and the goal differential edge they had coming into this match is greatly expanded. The Swedes have locked in their spot in the knockout round and are now on a separate path from the United States. Italy, on the other hand, could potentially face the USWNT in the round of 16.
Here are the top moments!
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94′: Last second!
In the last few seconds of the match, Rebecka Blomqvist drove in one final goal to put a bow on Sweden’s 5-0 victory.
Sweden’s Rebecka Blomqvist scores goal vs. Italy
86′: Last push
Italy tried its hardest to get on the board in the final minutes of the game, but in the end, the Italians couldn’t put it away.
50′: Show of force
Sweden kicked off the half with yet another goal off of a corner kick, and Ilestedt tallied her third header goal of the tournament.
Sweden’s Amanda Ilestedt scores goal vs. Italy in 50′
45′: Quick succession
Not even two minutes after their second goal, Stina Blackstenius buried a loose ball to put Sweden up 3-0 before halftime.
Stina Blackstenius puts Sweden up 3-0 before halftime
43′: Set piece success
The Swedes wasted no time and took advantage of their corner kicks, putting another in the back of the net.
Fridolina Rolfo doubles Sweden’s advantage
38′: Sweden capitalizes!
Sweden scored the first goal of the match off the head of Amanda Ilestedt on a corner kick, her second goal off a header in two games.
Sweden’s Amanda Ilestedt scores goal on header in 39′
27′: Chaos in the box
Sweden responded to Italy’s aggressiveness with its own push into the opposing box, but in the chaotic jumble of defenders couldn’t find the net.
16′: Offensive push
Le Azzure continued to push aggressively on offense, and Sofia Cantore drilled the ball hard in the box but was denied.
9′: Full speed ahead
Italy started the game with the pedal to the metal with multiple shots on goal in the first few minutes, but Swedish goalkeeper Zecira Musovic tended the net skillfully.
PREGAME
Setting the stage
The “World Cup NOW” crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Rolling up in style
Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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