Sweden women’s national team defeated Finland 2-1 to move six points ahead in Group A of Australia/New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
FC Barcelona forward, Fridolina Rolfö opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Lina Hurtig’s assist. Ria Oling then set up Linda Sallstrom in the 29th minute to restore parity before halftime break.
Lina Hurtig in the 80th minute converted Sweden’s winning goal from Filippa Angeldal’s assist.
The 2020 Olympics runners-up occupy the first position in Group A with a maximum of 12 points from four games ahead of Finland (6 points), Slovakia, Ireland, and Georgia.
Sweden will next face Slovakia on November 31 while Finland take a trip to Slovakia next year.
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