The semifinal field is set at the 2019 Women’s World Cup after Sweden upset Germany, the no. 2-ranked team in the world, on Saturday to join the U.S. women’s national team, England and the Netherlands in Lyon, France, later this week.
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The fourth and final quarterfinal got out to a quick start, as both sides were on the board by the 22-minute mark. Lina Magull opened the scoring with a volley in the 16th minute, but the Germans were quickly knocked back by Sofia Jakobsson’s equalizer in the 22nd.
WHAT A GOAL! 🔥🔥🔥
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 29, 2019
Lina Magull gives Germany the lead on the half volley, after a great assist from Sara Däbritz. 1-0 🇩🇪 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/bm3S36dmy1
The immediate answer from Sweden! 🇸🇪
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 29, 2019
A long ball over the top finds Jakobsson, who slots it past Schult and ties the game. That's Germany's first goal allowed at this #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/QKY4MWOubd
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After conceding zero goals in four games at the tournament, Germany’s defense picked the most inopportune time to slip up. Stina Blackstenius poked home a loose ball following a spectacular save in the 48th minute, but no one in a white shirt could get their body in front of Blackstenius’ follow-up effort.
SWEDEN LEAD!!!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 29, 2019
Blackstenius scores just 2 minutes into the 2nd half! #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/dd0DyWVt59
Sweden, making its fourth appearance in the Women’s World Cup semifinals, will meet the Netherlands in the second semifinal, on Wednesday.
