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Spain v Sweden live: who will reach the Women's World Cup final?

Women's World Cup / Semi-final
Eden Park / 15.08.2023
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The Editorial Team

Updated 15/08/2023 at 09:59 GMT


6'
BONMATI, ONE OF THE PLAYERS OF THE TOURNAMENT
Yanks down Rubensson, halting a counter. She won't be allowed too many of those before a card comes out.
4'
NICE FROM SWEDEN
Rolfo intercepting and feeding Asllani, who touches off adroitly for Blackstenius. But instead of driving at her marker and looking to attack the space in behind, she tries to thread a pass that's easily cut out. Still, though, that is what Sweden want: high turnovers.
2'
SPAIN ARE NOW PASSING IT THOUGH
The full-backs are high and wide as the ball moves from right to left, Caldentey beating Bjorn and crossing ... for Musovic to collect well, under nae pressure.
1'
IMMEDIATELY, SWEDEN GO LONG
They won't want Spain taking possession in centrefield - if they're to be passed around, they'll want it done the full length of the pitch.
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AND AWAY WE GO!
I cannot wait for this.
08:55
ANTHEM TIME...
08:55
HERE COME THE TEAMS!
08:54
JONAS EIDEVALL
Is a very nice and smart chap. He thinks this is a game for Blackstenus, who has the legs on the Spain defenders. And let's remember he loves his player so much he left out Vivianne Miedema to accommodate her.
08:51
OUR PLAYERS ARE TUNNELLED...
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08:44
WHERE IS THIS GAME?
Spain will look to pull Sweden's double-pivot out of position, I think, with midfielders buzzing around them and forwards dropping off to create overloads. Sweden, meanwhile, will seek to hit Blackstenius early and go from there, or get the ball wide and send in crosses, with third-player runs attacking them.
08:40
WHEN SPAINISH-STYLE FOOTBALL IS PLAYED WELL
It's the hardest there's ever been to beat. Problem is, unless it's underpinned by a solid back four, it requires a Busquets-Xavi-Iniesta level midfield to defend by keeping the ball away. and, though, Abelleira-Bonmati-Putellas is good, it's not that good.
08:37
ON BBC
They're discussing how great this competition has been, and they're right. The games have been fantastic, we've seen phenomenal performances from nations we might've thought weren't quite that good - Colombia, Nigeria, South Africa - and so many moving moments.
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08:34
A-G, A-G-R, A-G-R-O, AGGRO!
08:32
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08:29
08:26
HOWEVER
Spain aren't great at the back and Sweden know how to shut games down and counter. They'll be feeling seriously good about themselves after binning USA and Japan, the holders and form team; I'd not be remotely surprised to see them nail this, perhaps on penalties.
08:22
THE BIG NEWS FOR SPAIN
Is the return of Alexia Putellas, the double Ballon d'Or winner. She's been out a long time, but if she's ready to go, she remains the best player in the world - probably. And given Bonmati, Jenni and the rest, this looks a very strong side.
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08:15
LET'S HAVE SOME TEAMS!