Australia will look to pick up their first-ever medal at a World Cup when they take on Sweden in the Bronze Medal Match tonight in Brisbane.
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Squad News
Tony Gustavsson talked about his side heading into the bronze medal match, “This is a third-placed game – we’re playing for a medal. I’m going to make sure we have a line-up that is the strongest line-up we can have, but also the strongest finishing line-up."
“I’m going to plan what I think is best for the team in this one game, and not look at it as a bigger picture than that."
“We have gone with a strategy where we think relationships and continuity in tournaments is key. It’s just a strategy we believe in.”
Alanna Kennedy has been sidelined from this match, after subsequently exhibiting delayed concussion symptoms stemming from Australia’s quarter-final victory over France.
Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold
Defenders: Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Clare Polkinghorne, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt, Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant
Midfielders/Forwards: Cortnee Vine, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Caitlin Foord, Emily van Egmond, Mary Fowler, Tameka Yallop, Hayley Raso, Kyah Simon, Katrina Gorry, Sam Kerr, Kyra Cooney-Cross
Our Opponent
Sweden kicked off their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a come-from-behind victory over South Africa, claiming a 2-1 victory.
The side then went on to record a 5-0 win over Italy and a 2-0 victory over Argentina to book their spot in the knockout stages and advance first out of their group.
A dramatic penalty shoot-out would be in store for their Round of 16 clash, sending the reigning FIFA Women's World Cup champions, USA, packing after defeating the side 5-4 on penalties after the scores were locked at 0-0.
Sweden then advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-1 win over Japan, the first side to hand them a defeat in the tournament so far.
The side then took on Spain for a spot in the final, with both sides unable to find a goal the two looked set to go to extra time to find a winner. However, Spain found the back of the net in the 81st minute through Salma Paralluelo.
Rebecka Blomqvist scored the equaliser for Sweden 7 minutes later, with Spain scoring the matchwinner in the final minute of normal time through Olga Carmona.
Goalkeepers: Zecira Musovic, Jennifer Falk, Tove Enblom
Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Linda Sembrant, Hanna Lundkvist, Magdalena Eriksson, Nathalie Björn, Anna Sandberg, Amanda Ilestedt
Midfielders: Kosovare Asllani, Filippa Angeldahl, Caroline Seger, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Hanna Bennison, Elin Rubensson
Forwards: Madelen Janogy, Sofia Jakobsson, Stina Blackstenius, Rebecka Blomqvist, Fridolina Rolfö, Lina Hurtig
For all the latest news and information regarding our FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, stay updated via the official CommBank Matildas website.
FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ - Third-place match
Sweden v Australia
Date: Saturday, 19 August 2023
Venue: Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-Off: 6:00 pm (AEST)
Broadcast: Optus Sport and Channel 7
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