Sweden see off Canada to set up Germany World Cup quarter-final

Sweden's Stina Blackstenius struck in the second half as they won 1-0 against Canada - who missed a second half penalty - at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Tuesday (AEST) to set up a quarter-final against Germany.

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Sweden players celebrate their win over Canada Source: Getty Images

Sweden scored in the 55th minute after a counter attack which saw striker Blackstenius prod the ball past onrushing keeper Stephanie Labbe for her first goal of the tournament.



Canada had a chance to get back into the game after 68 minutes when they got a penalty for handball after a lengthy VAR review but veteran keeper Hedvig Lindahl made a fantastic save from Janine Beckie to push the ball out for a corner.



In sweltering conditions at the Parc des Princes, the two teams struggled to create chances in the first half but Sweden came out flying after the break missing several opportunities.

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Published 25 June 2019 7:33am
Source: Reuters


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