Swedenknocked out by Spain in the semi-finals, and the host Australialoser to England will play the duel for Third place at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. This Saturday at 02:00 CMT at the Brisbane Stadium.
Not enough for the Australian team in the semi-finals with a comeback Sam Kerr property following an injury that kept her out of the field during the group stages of the World Cup.
Sam Kerr.
Although the striker had a knack for creating chances and managed to bring verticality and speed to Las Matildas’ attack, the reigning European champions got the better of the hosts and put an end to the Australian dream.
It is true that in this match Sam Kerr is looking to start over and Sweden must take into account this profile which will undoubtedly create a great danger in the Scandinavian region.
Australian coach, Tony Gustavson, the loss of Alanna Kennedy’s defense, who also failed to face England, would have to be dealt with further.
As confirmed in the federation, the player has a concussion that will not allow her to play the last game of the World Cup.
Kennedy was ruled out after he subsequently developed symptoms of a delayed concussion caused by Australia’s quarter-final victory over France.
The Matildas will play the match for third place at the World Championships for the first time in their history, a game that Gustafsson called “special” because it is Swedish.
I have many very good friends in this team, both players and coaches. Each team will do their best to win the game.
“These (Australian) players do not shy away from contact, and neither does Sweden. It will definitely be a physical battle, ”said the coach.
For its part, Sweden, the third best team in the world according to FIFA, lost to Spain in the semi-final match.
His strength from set pieces is one of this team’s weapons, as many of his goals came from free kicks or corners in his favor. Actually the center Amanda Ilestedtwith four goals, is currently the top scorer for the national team with 4 goals, while excellent game vision Sofia Jacobsson make her the ultimate helper.
With tall players and punching power, the Swedes will keep their strategy safe to work again against Australia and thus claim the bronze.
This will be the fourth time the two teams have met at the Women’s World Cup. In the previous three, Sweden won 2 victories, and one more match ended in a draw.
In fact, Australia has only beaten Sweden once in its history, and that was in a pre-World Cup international friendly in which the Matildas thrashed the Scandinavians 4-0.
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Third place in the world 2023
Australia – Sweden
Stadium: Brisbane Stadium
Headquarters: Brisbane, Australia
Referee: Cheryl Foster (Great Britain).
Possible compositions:
Sweden
Zekira Musovich
Jonna Anderson
Magdalena Ericsson
Amanda Ilestedt
Natalie Bjorn
Elin Rubensson
Philippa Angeldal
Kosovar Aslani
Fridolina Rolfo
Johanna Kanerid
Stina Blackstenius
DT: Peter Gerhardsson
Australia
Mackenzie Arnold
Steph Catley
Claire Polkinghorn
Claire Hunt
Ellie Carpenter
Caitlin Ford
hayley satin
Katrina Gorri
Kira Cooney-Cross
Sam Kerr
Mary Fowler
DT: Toni Gustavsson
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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