Sweden struck in both half to retain their World Cup better of the remaining standing with victory over co-hosts Australia within the third-place play-off.
A Fridolina Rolfo penalty and effective Kosovare Asllani strike secured a 2-0 win for Sweden, who by no means seemed in peril of shedding to the house favourites in Brisbane.
Peter Gerhardsson’s aspect responded magnificently to their last-minute semi-final exit by the hands of Spain, outclassing Australia to win the third-place play-off for the fourth time of their historical past.
Sweden began shortly and set out their stall early on as Arsenal ahead Stina Blackstenius bought in on purpose throughout the opening two minutes, her low shot turned away by Mackenzie Arnold.
Just because the hosts getting a foothold within the recreation, Sweden would take the lead as a penalty was awarded following a prolonged VAR evaluation of Clare Hunt’s journey of Blackstenius’ trailing leg.
Rolfo, who scored the winner when the 2 nations met within the 2020 Olympics semi-finals, made no mistake from the spot with Arnold crushed regardless of diving the correct method.
Sweden got here near doubling their lead in first-half stoppage time however a effective low save from Arnold stored out a Filippa Angeldahl strike that flashed by a crowded penalty space.
Having crushed England to complete third 4 years in the past in France, Sweden all-but secured one other bronze medal as they widened the margin simply after the hour.
A pacey counter-attack noticed Blackstenius shake off the attentions of the Australia defence earlier than squaring for Asllani to hit one of many targets of the match, beating Arnold with a strike from the sting of the field.
Any hopes that Australia might launch an unlikely comeback suffered a blow when captain Sam Kerr hobbled off for remedy on her foot.
The Chelsea striker suffered a calf harm on the eve of the finals, dampening her impression as she was not match sufficient to start out a recreation till the semi-final loss to England.
She returned to the pitch however, by that stage, Sweden have been answerable for the tie and left the house followers cheering a valiant effort from Australia, who needed to accept fourth place.