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It wasn’t the redemptive ending co-host Australia was hoping for in Brisbane tonight as Sweden won the match 2-0 and would bring home the bronze medals for the second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Big Story: If you want to win games, you have to score goals. At the end of the day, Sweden was able to finish their chances when Australia did not. Maybe the VAR call that led to the penalty is controversial, but Sweden was able to score again in the run of play. For Sweden, it’s another ‘always a bridesmaid’ moment, but they certainly do know how to win a third place match. Australia’s tournament didn’t finish the way they would’ve wanted, but it still was a historic run that will forever change women’s soccer in Australia.
The Big Moment: In the 27th minute, Australia’s Clare Hunt accidentally caught Stina Blackstenius’s back foot in the box. After a VAR check, Sweden was awarded a penalty kick. Fridolina Rolfö took the penalty and was able to place it in the side netting to…
