The Swedes meet the Matildas for the second time in Japan as they look to secure a spot in this year’s final
Sweden will aim to maintain their hot streak all the way through to Olympic gold as they take on Australia in the semi-finals of the women’s tournament at Tokyo 2020, in Yokohama.
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The Blue and Yellow are unbeaten in 2021 as they hunt a medal finish, but will need to overcome a Matildas side transformed since they beat them in the group stage a week ago.
Ahead of the game, Goal has the details of how to watch on TV, stream online, team news and more.
TV channel, live stream & how to watch
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Team news and rosters
| Position | Australia roster |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Williams, Micah, Arnold |
| Defenders | Polkinghorne, Kennedy, Catley, Carpenter, Nevin, Grant, Brock |
| Midfielders | Cooney-Cross, Luik, Logarzo, Kellond-Knight, Van Egmond, Yallop |
| Forwards | Kerr, Foord, Fowler, Gielnik, Raso, Simon |
An extra-time battle with Great Britain saw the Matildas book their place in the last four in dramatic circumstances – and they’ll fancy their chances to go all the way in Japan now.
Teenager Mary Fowler’s sensational contributions off the bench may well have earned her a starting spot for this clash, while the almost peerless Sam Kerr will surely retain her spot as they look to make amends for that 4-2 loss in Group G.
Predicted Australia starting XI: Micah; Carpenter, Kennedy, Luuik; Raso, Van Egmond, Yallop, Catley; Fowler, Kerr, Foord.
| Position | Sweden roster |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Lindahl, Falk, Musovic |
| Defenders | Andersson, Kullberg, Glas, Eriksson, Ilestedt, Bjorn |
| Midfielders | Bennison, Hurtig, Asllani, Angeldal, Seger, Roddar |
| Forwards | Janogy, Jakobsson, Blackstenius, Schough, Rolfo, Anvegard, Blomqvist |
The Blue and Yellow will make no mistakes about this being a foregone conclusion despite delivering a key defeat of their rivals during the early stages of the tournament – but they will be the favourites nevertheless after beating Japan.
Having returned to lead the line against the tournament hosts from injury in the last eight, Stina Blackstenius will likely start up front again, with captain Caroline Seger the rock in midfield.
Predicted Sweden starting XI: Lindahl; Glas, Ilestedt, Bjorn, Eriksson; Hurtig, Seger; Jakobsson; Janogy, Rolfo; Blackstenius.
Recent results and head-to-head
Last five results
| Australia results | Sweden results |
|---|---|
| Great Britain 3-4 Australia (AET) (Jul 30) | Chile 0-1 Japan (Jul 27) |
| United States 0-0 Australia (Jul 27) | New Zealand 0-2 Sweden (Jul 27) |
| Sweden 4-2 Australia (Jul 24) | Sweden 4-2 Australia (Jul 24) |
| Australia 2-1 New Zealand (Jul 21) | Sweden 3-0 USWNT (Jul 21) |
| Japan 1-0 Australia (Jul 14) | Sweden 0-0 Australia (Jun 15) |
Head-to-head
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2021 | Sweden 4-2 Australia |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Sweden 0-0 Australia |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Australia 0-1 Sweden |
