Women's Euro 2022: Sweden, Netherlands make it to QFs
Updated On: 18 July, 2022 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Sweden will face either Iceland, Belgium or Italy in the third quarter-final on Friday whereas the Netherlands set up their quarterfinal clash against France
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Switzerland`s striker Ramona Bachmann (L) vies with Netherlands` defender Lynn Wilms during the UEFA Women`s Euro 2022 Group C football match between Switzerland and Netherlands at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on July 17, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP). Source/PTI
A brace by Manchester City star Filippa Angeldahl helped Sweden reach the Euro 2022 quarterfinals after defeating Portugal 5-0 at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday. Sweden got the lead in the 21st minute when Filippa Angeldal tapped home from close range a corner from Jonna Andersson. She followed it with another goal in the 45th minute. C da Silva Costa made things 3-0 in favour of her opposition with a terrible own goal. Andersson`s corner went near-post and Costa headed the ball past her own goalkeeper.
With a penalty in the 54th minute, Kosovare Asllani scored the fourth goal for Sweden. Stina Blackstenius delivered the final nail in the coffin of Portugal by netting another goal in the extra time, making it 5-0. Sweden will face either Iceland, Belgium or Italy in the third quarter-final on Friday. In the other Group C game, the Netherlands set up their quarterfinal clash against France after thrashing Switzerland 4-1 in their Group C tie on Sunday. With this loss, Switzerland is out of the tournament.
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