Kosovare Asllani\u2019s stunning second-half strike sealed victory for Sweden as they beat co-hosts, Australia, to finish third at the ongoing 2023 Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n
She rifled in a shot from the edge of the area to add to Fridolina Rolfo\u2019s first-half penalty as Sweden won the bronze medal match for the second World Cup in succession.<\/p>\n
Despite the defeat, this represents co-hosts Australia\u2019s best ever World Cup finish as their efforts in the tournament have captured the hearts of the fans in green and gold but the Matildas were unable to end on a high.<\/p>\n
Rolfo\u2019s penalty gave Peter Gerhardsson\u2019s side the lead after a video assistant referee (VAR) check confirmed that Claire Hunt had clipped Stina Blackstenius in the box after 26 minutes.<\/p>\n
And on the hour mark, Blackstenius played a superb square ball to Asllani, who stroked in a first-time shot to double their lead.<\/p>\n
Fridolina Rolfo dispatched her penalty to give Sweden the lead.<\/p>\n
Kosovare Asslani doubled Sweden\u2019s lead with a powerful effort from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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