Schelin hits double as hosts Sweden thump Finland

Nilla Fischer netted the opening two goals of the match on 15 and 36 minutes with Kosovare Asllani (38, 72) and Lotta Schelin (60, 87) completing a rout of the Finns, who are staring elimination in the face after managing only one shot on goal during a forgettable evening in Gothenburg.

Sweden join Italy at the top of Group A on four points after the Italians enjoyed a 2-1 win over Denmark earlier in the day.

A draw between Sweden and Italy on Tuesday will see both sides progress to the last eight of the tournament. Finland must overcome Denmark and hopes results elsewhere go for them.

Fischer nodded the opening goal when she met Marie Hammarström's corner and she celebrated her third goal of the tournament when she tapped home from close range.

Asllani diverted Sofia Jacobsson's delivery into the net to hand Sweden a 3-0 lead before Schelin added the fourth from an Asllani pass.

Schelin made it five with a glancing header from a Sara Thunebro free-kick.

Substitute Tiina Saario came up with Finland's only shot at goal of the match 11 minutes from full-time.