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Women’s Euros Group C: Germany v Denmark, Poland v Sweden

By Catherine MacKenzie (08/07/2025) Above: Sweden’s Asllani celebrates. Photo: Svenskfotboll on X. Germany 2 – 1 Denmark Team news and context: Germany were of course without captain Guilia Gwinn who picked up a knee injury in their opening game, ending her tournament prematurely. She was replaced by 21-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt defender Carlotta Wamser; they wereContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group C: Germany v Denmark, Poland v Sweden”

Women’s Euros Group C: Sweden v Denmark, Germany v Poland

By Catherine MacKenzie (04/07/2025) Above: Lea Schüller celebrating her goal. Photo: DFB_Frauen1 on X. Sweden 1 – 0 Denmark Team news and context: There are few ties with as much history and intrigue as Sweden taking on Denmark. The narratives are numerous: there is the fact that their most recent meeting consisted of Sweden inflictingContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group C: Sweden v Denmark, Germany v Poland”

Euros Preview: Sweden

Above: Sweden lines up for a team photo. Image: Svensk Fotboll (Facebook). By Aimee-Lou Caldecourt (24/6/25). This is a side with some incredible talent which should not be overlooked for a second. With only two appearances at the Euros where they haven’t qualified for at least the semi-finals, Sweden will be looking to go allContinue reading “Euros Preview: Sweden”

England get the job done

Sweden 0-0 England Gamla Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg Report and photos by Rachel Cohen 16/-7/2-24 On a grey evening in Gothenburg in a stadium decked out in yellow, England and Sweden played out their final European Championship Qualifying Group game. The rain mostly held off, and frustratingly for the travelling the goals did not come but EnglandContinue reading “England get the job done “

Lionesses Prepare for tonight’s final Euros Group Qualifier

By Rachel Cohen in Göteborg for Impetus 16/7/2024 Above: Wiegman issues final instructions as they prepare to take on Sweden. Photo: Rachel Cohen Euros qualifying Group Three was always going to be tough, containing three of the four semi-finalists from the 2022 iteration of the tournament (England, Sweden and France), plus Ireland. That Ireland made theContinue reading “Lionesses Prepare for tonight’s final Euros Group Qualifier “

Match Analysis: England v Sweden

By Joe Rosedon (6/4/24) Photo via Lionesses England’s first meeting against Sweden since a 4-0 victory in the European Championship semi-finals of 2022 saw both teams targeting opposite wide areas with suffocating pressing to win the ball back high up the pitch. Sarina Wiegman selected Alessia Russo flanked by Lauren James and Lauren Hemp for the front three. Lotte Wubben-Moy was selected as a potentialContinue reading “Match Analysis: England v Sweden”

In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper

by Ben Carey (26/8/23) Above: Mackenzie Arnold roars in celebration after the win against Ireland. Photo: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the Matildas’ quarterfinal match against France rightfully earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial saves kept Australia in the game against a fierce opposition. But Arnold is just one ofContinue reading “In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper”

World Cup Preview: Sweden

by Camilia Lane (10/7/23) Above: Sweden will be hoping for plenty of celebrations in July and August at the World Cup. Photo: Naomi Baker. Ranked third in the world, Sweden always seen to produce strong performances when a major tournament comes around. Peter Gerhardsson will manage the team for his sixth year after taking overContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Sweden”

In-Form Foord Fires Matildas To Superb Win

Australia 4-0 Sweden (12/11/22) Report by Ben Gilby with EXCLUSIVE photos from Kieran Chea at AAMI Park Above: Celebrations for Australia after Sam Kerr put them ahead. Photo: Kieran Chea for Impetus. Two goals from Caitlin Foord steered Australia to only their second-ever win over Sweden yesterday. The Arsenal attacker’s brace was added to byContinue reading “In-Form Foord Fires Matildas To Superb Win”

Matildas & Sweden Media Conferences

by Ben Gilby Ahead of tomorrow’s friendly in Melbourne, Impetus hears from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and Sweden chief Peter Gerhardsson (11/11/22). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson speaking to the media today. Image: Football Australia. It’s All About “Pressing Attacking Football” Matildas’ head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined in his media conference the keyContinue reading “Matildas & Sweden Media Conferences”