Australia Women vs Sweden Women, Olympics Women, Semi-Finals, 2nd Aug 2021

The Maildas against Sweden in the Semi-Final

The stats behind Australia's semi-final against Sweden

Our Matildas get a second crack at an Olympic medal this Thursday night, after competing in their first ever semi-final.

Laura Brock, Stephanie Catley and Emily van Egmond post the Matildas 1-0 loss to Sweden in the Tokyo 2020 semi-finals

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"I've never had this feeling before in terms of belief and genuinely thinking we are capable of beating anyone on any given day"

After a strong performance led to a disappointing 1-0 loss to Sweden, Matildas' coach, Tony Gustavsson and defender, Steph Catley spoke to Tokyo 2020 media about their feelings on the match, looking onwards to their battle for bronze against the USA. "I didn't say I was proud

Players of Team Australia line up during the match between Australia and Sweden on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on August 02, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)

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“We still have unfinished business. For now, we’re just focusing on the bronze medal match.”

With a bronze medal match with the USA locked in, Matildas' goalkeeper Teagan Micah spoke to Tokyo 2020 media about the task ahead. Micah was asked about the heartbreaking goal that sent Sweden into their second straight Olympic Games gold medal match. "Honestly, I'm really

Alanna Kennedy #14 of Team Australia looks dejected following defeat in the Women's Semi-Final match between Australia and Sweden on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on August 2, 2021 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images

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Matildas go down to Sweden, setting up bronze medal match

The Matildas were defeated 1-0 by Sweden in a tight Tokyo 2020 Olympics semi-final at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama. An early goal in the second half from Fridolina Rolfö was enough for the Swedes to win through to their second straight Olympics gold medal match. Australia made

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Three things about our Tokyo Olympics opponent: Sweden (semi-final)

The Matildas will look to secure a spot in an Olympic final for the first time tonight, along with a chance at redemption against Sweden. Let's analyse our upcoming opponents. ... Ready for a classic rematch Topping a group containing two other Olympic semi-finali

Australia's players including defender Steph Catley (R) and midfielder Emily van Egmond (2nd R) dash toward the pitch to start the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's group G first round football match between USA and Australia at the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium in Kashima city, Ibaraki prefecture on July 27, 2021. (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI / AFP) (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Semi-Final Preview: The Matildas take on Sweden

Tonight, the Matildas will take on world number five and reigning Olympic silver medallists, Sweden in the semi-finals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama. It will be the third time the two sides have met in just under two months, with both previous encounte

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Tony Gustavsson: "I know how this team can dig deep when it comes to grit"

Ahead of a historic Olympic semi-final against Sweden tomorrow, Matildas' head coach, Tony Gustavsson and forward, Kyah Simon caught up with Tokyo 2020 media talking tactics and what changes they will make after their initial meeting against the Swedes in the group rounds. "Sw

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Tokyo 2020 Ultimate Guide: Australia v Sweden (semi-final rematch)

The Matildas are ready to enter uncharted waters on Monday night, facing Sweden in their first-ever Olympic semi-final Here's everything you need to know about our upcoming game. JOIN OUR MATILDAS v SWEDEN WATCH PARTY TONIGHT Ba...kground It has been a week no Australia

Stephanie Catley of Australia in action during the women's international friendly match between Japan and Australia at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera on July 14, 2021 in Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

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Steph Catley: We finally have the chance to show what we're made of on the biggest stage

Defender Stephanie Catley spoke with media ahead of the Matildas' first-ever Olympic semi-final, sharing that their quarter-final win against Great Britain was the Matildas' greatest moment so far, with the team looking to create more history as they head into the medal rounds of

Sam Kerr (R) is celebrated her goal by teammates making it 4-2 lead during the extra second half of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games women's quarter-final football match between Britain and Australia at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium in Kashima city, Ibaraki prefecture on July 30, 2021. - - Japan OUT (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by SHINJI AKAGI/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

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"We want to give ourselves an opportunity to win a medal because we really believe that we can"

With a semi-final showdown with Sweden locked in, Matildas' head coach, Tony Gustavsson, and skipper, Sam Kerr spoke to Tokyo 2020 media about the task ahead. Coach Gustavsson was asked what he thought was the main reason the Matildas won their 4-3 quarter-final match-up again

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