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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

FRANCE 2019 SEMIFINAL: •Groenen drive in extra time puts Dutch into first WWC final 1-0 over Sweden



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Semi-final, Stade de Lyon, Lyon

03 Jul 2019 - 21:00 Local time
Full-time
FT
NED
NetherlandsNED
03 July
1-0
SWE
SwedenSWE
Netherlands win after extra time
NED win AET
    Emma Coolen
    Netherlands correspondent
    NED correspondent
    Alexandra Jonson
    Sweden correspondent
    SWE correspondent
    NED
    NetherlandsNED
    1
    (GK) (C)
    8
    (85')
    10
    (116')
    14
    (99')
    19
    (46')
    09:52
    17:46
    SWE
    Alexandra Jonson
    SWEAlexandra Jonson
    Disappointment. That’s the feeling the Swedish players will be feeling right now. They were so close and they believed so much in the possibility of reaching a World Cup final. They had their chances tonight as well and were perhaps a goalpost away from the big final. But it’s been the defence that had to work the hardest, with Nilla Fischer, Hanna Glas and Hedvig Lindahl three of the most outstanding players for the Scandinavians this evening, and they were really put to the test. And it was a test that seemed like they would pass, but extra time became too much in the end. There will be tears tonight, and then these players will once again have to show their mental strength as they re-focus ahead of the match for third place against England in Nice.
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    17:42
    NED
    Emma Coolen
    NEDEmma Coolen
    What a football thriller that was. It took the Netherlands and Sweden a full 120 minutes plus extra time in hot and humid Lyon to decide who gets to face off against holders USA in Sunday’s World Cup final. In the end, the Oranjeleeuwinnen only needed a single moment of brilliance from Jackie Groenen to book their ticket to an historic first ever final! See you in a few days, Lyon!
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    17:40

    17:40
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Statistics
    Sweden Sweden
    57%
    43%
    Ball possession
    Attempts
    15Attempts11
    4On-Target3
    8Off-Target4
    3Blocked4
    Disciplinary
    14Fouls Committed24
    2Yellow cards1
    0Second Yellow Card leading to Red Card0
    0Red Cards0
    Attacking
    4Corners12
    4Offsides1
    25Free kicks18
    3Saves3
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    The referee blows for the end of the second period of extra time.
    17:36

    Asllani receives treatment

    Kosovare Asllani is receiving medical attention on the pitch, therefore extending stoppage time in the second half of extra time in Lyon. Asllani has been stretchered off the pitch.
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    17:27

    Better late than never

    Groenen saved her first shot on target at France 2019 for the big occasion.
    116'

    Danielle VAN DE DONK (Netherlands) is booked by the referee.
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    17:24
    SWE
    Alexandra Jonson
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    Gerhardsson makes his last two substitutions, with Mimmi Larsson and Jonna Andersson coming on. The Swedes need all the fresh legs they can get if they are to have any chance to turn this around.
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    111'

    Jonna ANDERSSON (in) comes off the bench to replace Magdalena ERIKSSON (out) (Sweden)
    111'

    Mimmi LARSSON (in) comes off the bench to replace Stina BLACKSTENIUS (out) (Sweden)
    17:20
    NED
    Emma Coolen
    NEDEmma Coolen
    There probably isn’t a single person in the Stade de Lyon not sitting on the edge of their seat right now. What an end to this match! The Netherlands and Sweden have made this semi-final a tactical battle, where one moment of brilliance from Jackie Groenen is the only thing that separates the two sides at the moment. Just over ten minutes left in the second half of extra-time.
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    17:19
    SWE
    Alexandra Jonson
    SWEAlexandra Jonson
    It's all or nothing for the Swedes now. They have 15 minutes left to do anything in their power to get back into this match. Do they have that extra energy and willpower that's needed to do it?
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    The referee signals the start of the second period of extra time.
    17:16
    NED
    Emma Coolen
    NEDEmma Coolen
    With the first half of extra time behind us, there are now just 15 minutes between the Oranjeleeuwinnen and the World Cup final. But the Swedes are far from beaten, putting some pressure on Sari van Veenendaal’s goal just before the break.
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    17:15
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Statistics at 105'
    Sweden Sweden
    58%
    42%
    Ball possession
    12Attempts9
    76%Pass Accuracy69%
    1 0 Disciplinary 1 0
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    The referee blows for the end of the first period of extra time.
    17:13
    SWE
    Alexandra Jonson
    SWEAlexandra Jonson
    Sweden will be happy that the golden goal rule does not apply anymore (which is how they lost the final against Germany in 2003). They've shown their mental strength before in this tournament by coming from behind against Germany. Can they do it again? There is still time!
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    17:11
    NED
    Emma Coolen
    NEDEmma Coolen
    Jackie Groenen breaks the deadlock! After the Oranjeleeuwinnen had been increasing the pressure on the Swedish goal in past few minutes, Groenen finds the back of the net with a beautiful, low shot across the face of Hedvig Lindahl’s goal. Will this be the goal that takes the Dutch to their historic first ever World Cup final? A little under 20 minutes remain..
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    99'

    Jackie GROENEN (Netherlands) scores!!
    Groenen opens the scoring with a low, driven shot to the far post past Lindahl for her third international goal, and most crucially, potentially a goal that will send her nation to a first ever Women's World Cup Final.
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    17:06
    NED
    Emma Coolen
    NEDEmma Coolen
    Tension builds in the first half of extra time, as physical battles, especially in the midfield, get tougher and tougher. This semi-final might not be featuring the most creative brand of football from either side, like many fans had hoped for, but it’s an intriguing game of 'tactical chess’ for sure! Who will be the one saying, 'checkmate'?
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    17:03

    Look away, Sweden fans!

    This is the third time in history that Sweden head to extra time in Women's World Cup history. On the previous two occasions, they ultimately lost the match: defeat by China PR on penalties in the 1995 quarter-finals and a 2-1 defeat by Germany in the 2003 final. Will it be a case of third time's a charm for them today?
    94'

    Julia ZIGIOTTI (Sweden) is booked by the referee.
    16:58
    SWE
    Alexandra Jonson
    SWEAlexandra Jonson
    We are getting to the part of the match where nerves are building more and more. How should you handle that? Well, you accept that you are nervous. That's what Rasmus Wallin Tornberg, the Swedish team's psychologist has been teaching the players.

    “He’s talked a lot about accepting feelings, about being nervous, irritated or frustrated, but that you can still perform while having those feelings," Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson said. "The longer you get in the tournament, the more important it becomes that you can accept these feelings, that you can still make the pass or run to defend, even if you feel nervous.”
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    SWE
    SwedenSWE
    1
    (GK)
    2
    (111')
    7
    (79')
    16
    (79') (94')
    17
    (C)
    20
    (111')

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    Semi-final, Stade de Lyon, Lyon
    03 Jul 2019 - 21:00 Local time
    Full-time
    FT
    NED
    NetherlandsNED
    03 July
    1-0
    SWE
    SwedenSWE
    Netherlands win after extra time
    NED win AET
      Emma Coolen
      Netherlands correspondent
      NED correspondent
      Alexandra Jonson
      Sweden correspondent
      SWE correspondent
      ;
      ;
      ;
      ;
      NED Netherlands
      Attacking
      Sweden SWE
      1Goals0
      15Attempts11
      8
      4
      4
      3
      4On-Target3
      8Off-Target4
      3Blocked4
      4 Corners12
      4 Offsides1
      NED Netherlands
      Performance
      Sweden SWE
      56%
      Ball possession
      44%
      75%
      Pass Accuracy
      68%
      623Passes442
      465Passes Completed299
      135 kmDistance Covered141 km
      NED Netherlands
      Defending
      Sweden SWE
      43Tackles24
      4Blocks3
      69Clearances43
      NED Netherlands
      Disciplinary
      Sweden SWE
      2 Yellow cards1
      0Direct Red Cards0
      0Indirect Red Cards0
      14Fouls Committed24

      FIFA Women's World Cup™

      NED Netherlands
      Head-to-Head
      Sweden SWE
      0
      Goals
        0
        Wins
          0
          Previous Matches
          0
          Draws
            0
            Wins
              0
              Goals
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