Eight of their 11 goals so far have come from set pieces, either directly or after opponents failed to clear. Read more at straitstimes.com.
AUCKLAND – Sweden’s rich run of goals from set pieces saw them squeeze out a 2-1 victory over Japan on Friday to set them up for a semi-final against Spain, as they continue their chase for a long-awaited first World Cup triumph.
A scramble after a free kick saw Amanda Ilestedt score her fourth goal of the tournament – all coming from set pieces – and a Jonna Andersson corner was handled in the box, allowing Filippa Angeldahl to rifle home the resulting penalty. Sweden’s dead-ball set-ups are often decided by assistant coach Magnus Wikman, who spends hours poring over ideas and then patiently drilling them with his players.
The Nadeshiko pulled a goal back in the 87th minute via Honoka Hayashi but it was too little, too late as Peter Gerhardsson’s Swedish side played the percentages perfectly once again to set up a semi-final against the Spaniards – who defeated the Netherlands 2-1 – next Tuesday.“The game had everything. In terms of performance, we had our best of the tournament. It got very exciting, because Japan are one of the best teams in the tournament.
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