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Sweden defeated tournament co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third/fourth place play-off match at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Mackenzie Arnold had to make a smart early save from Stina Blackstenius, while Zećira Mušović turned a Hayley Raso effort round the post.
Fridolina Rolfo headed against the bar but converted a penalty before the half-hour mark, given by referee Cheryl Foster after a VAR check showed Clare Hunt had caused Blackstenius to go down in the box.
Arnold was again in action with a sharp stop to deny Philippa Angeldahl, Mušović keeping out a Sam Kerr strike in first-half added time.
Sweden doubled their advantage on the break, Kosovare Asllani exchanging passes with Blackstenius and firing home from the edge of the area.
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Clare Polkinghorne was denied by Mušović, as Sweden maintained their two-goal cushion through to the end.
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