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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

Sweden v Italy: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Amanda Ilestedt (centre, no 13) celebrates with teammates after scoring her second, and Sweden’s fourth, against Italy.
Amanda Ilestedt (centre, no 13) celebrates with teammates after scoring her second, and Sweden’s fourth, against Italy. Photograph: Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images

Thank you for joining me for this match which has seen Sweden secure their spot in the last 16. It was an emphatic performance who weathered the early Italian storm. Italy will now have to wait until the final group match to secure their spot in the knock-outs. France v Brazil is just about to begin so make sure you keep up to date with that and I’ll be back for Panama v Jamaica shortly. But for now, read the report from this one:

One of Sweden’s best goals came from Blackstenius. She has now scored at every major tournament she has played in, this World Cup is her sixth. Have a look at the goal (the clip is from the BBC and so some may not have access):

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