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| Sweden vs. Australia |
Sweden defeated co-host Australia to win third place in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia (on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
Sweden scored a goal in each half because to its constant attacking pressure and effective finishing. Australia put up a valiant fight, helped by a boisterous home crowd, but it ultimately fell short, as Sweden took third place at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Here are some of the key moments from the third-place game!
Sweden defeated Australia, 2-0.
Sweden comes in third at 95'!
With the victory, Sweden made history by becoming the first country to finish third four times at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
77': Kerr collapses to the ground
Sam Kerr was hit hard and spent some time on the ground, but she was able to get up and leave the field to the raucous cheers of her home audience.
70': Lightning-fast reactions
Following a free kick, the confusion in the area was promptly addressed by Sweden's Musovic, preventing Australia from reentering the match.
Increase it by two!
When Sweden rushed down the field in transition and Kosovare Asllani tucked the ball into the far corner of the net to give Sweden a 2-0 lead, Sweden's aggressive pressure had paid off.
52 seconds: Swinging into the second period
In the second half, Sweden started off with newfound vigor, looking for defensive openings and launching breakaway attempts.
51': Kerr was defeated
Sam Kerr's rocket was stopped by Musovic's stunning save in the final seconds of the first half, giving Sweden the advantage going into the break.
30: The game's first goal!
Rolfo successfully converted Sweden's penalty kick to give her team a 1-0 lead after Australia was penalized for a foul inside the penalty area.
26': Off the post and the head
With her head, Fridolina Rolfo attempted to connect on a cross, but the ball heartbreakingly missed the crossbar.
Raso on frame at 23'
Hayley Raso controlled a cross and fired a shot toward the net, but Zecira Musovic, the Swedish goalie, deflected it with only a slight touch.
17': The Matildas are advancing
The Australian offense regained its footing and started to generate opportunities in the closing third of the field despite Sweden's aggressive early push.
3': Go at full throttle
Sweden began to exert pressure right on, pushing into the opposition's box several times in the opening minutes, but Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold calmly repelled the assaults.
PREGAME
Getting things ready
FIFA World CupBefore the game began, the "NOW" crew gave a live social media preview.
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