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WWC: Hammarstrom hammer takes third place
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 16 2011Marie Hammarstrom scored in the 82nd minute to give ten-women Sweden a 2-1 victory over France in the third-place decider.
Article | ConversationWWC: USA and Japan to meet in final
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 13 2011Two inspired substitutions and the in-form Abby Wambach helped the USA overcome France 3-1 while Japan were convincing winners against Sweden by the same scoreline.
Article | ConversationWWC: USA stun Brazil, Sweden beat Australia
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 10 2011Ten-woman USA beat Brazil on penalties to book their place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup after a thrilling game at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium ended 2-2 after extra-time.
Article | ConversationWWC: Australia through, Sweden beat USA
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 6 2011Australia booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup as they secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway.
Article | ConversationEngland Women 2-0 Sweden Women: Big win
May, 17 2011England completed their preparations for the World Cup in Germany with a 2-0 victory over Sweden at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford.
Article | ConversationHan prompts China to win in opener
August, 6 2008China celebrated the start of competition at the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday by beating Sweden 2-1 in women's soccer.
Article | ConversationSecond-place Sweden returns home
October, 14 2003Thousands of Swedish people welcomed home their Women's World Cup silver medallists in central Stockholm on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationSwedes respect German juggernaut
October, 11 2003The way Germany has handled every challenge in the tournament, it deserves to be favored over Sweden in Sunday's Women's World Cup final.
Article | ConversationCup's top keepers take center stage
October, 10 2003Just what the Women's World Cup final should have: a matchup of the all-tournament team goalkeepers.
Article | ConversationPrinz, Ljungberg ready for final
October, 9 2003German star Birgit Prinz and Swedish striker Hanna Ljungberg, probably the best-known players on their respective teams, say they are ready to handle the tough situations in Sunday's World Cup final.
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