Sweden claims bronze medal beating co-hosts Australia

SYDNEY, Aug 19: Sweden has won the bronze medal match for the second World Cup in succession beating the co-hosts Australia by 2-0.

Fridolina Rolfo's first-half penalty and Kosovare Asllani's second-half strike sealed victory for Sweden as they claim third place in the Women's World Cup.

Rolfo's penalty gave Peter Gerhardsson's side the lead after a video assistant referee (VAR) check confirmed that Claire Hunt had clipped Stina Blackstenius in the box after 26 minutes.

And on the hour mark, Blackstenius played a superb square ball to Asllani, who stroked in a first-time shot to double their lead.

Spain and England are scheduled to play for the gold medal tomorrow.