Netherlands reach their first ever women's World Cup final with a last minute extra-time goal, pushing them into the finals against the US this weekend
Netherlands celebrates winning the Women's World Cup semi-final - Netherlands v Sweden - at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, July 3, 2019
When Danielle van de Donk's pass was touched into her path by Swedish defender Linda Sembrant, Groenen sent a low shot from 20 yards beyond the reach of goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl and into the far corner. The USA are through to their third successive World Cup final after edging out England 2-1 on Tuesday.
Their coach Peter Gerhardsson was forced into a late change to his starting line-up, with midfielder Elin Rubensson initially dropped and then retained in the team after all as Nathalie Bjorn missed out with illness.When Rubensson had a shot blocked in the area in the 37th minute, the ball fell to Lina Hurtig and her effort was well saved by Sari van Veenendaal.
Then again, that was not the best save in the second half, with Sweden's Lindahl displaying stunning athleticism to tip a Vivianne Miedema header onto the bar soon after.
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