Augsburg, Germany - A second-half goal from Lisa Dahlkvist helped Sweden defeat North Korea 1-0 in the women's World Cup and all but book their place in the tournament's quarter-finals.
The win sees Sweden move top of Group C with a maximum six points from two games, three clear of the United States, who play Colombia in the day's late game in Sinsheim.
Having only prevailed by a single goal margin against North Korea in their last two encounters at a women's World Cup, Sweden knew this clash was likely to be a tight affair against the defensively-minded Asians.
Sweden dominated possession throughout without creating much, with the only notable chance of a drab first half in the Impuls Arena in Augsburg falling to Lotta Schelin in the 29th minute, but the Swedish striker sent her shot into the side netting.
Thomas Ennerby's side eventually broke the deadlock in the 64th minute when a Linda Forsberg cross was sent back across the area by Therese Sjogran for Dahlkvist to finish from close range.
Sweden can now relax and see whether the result of the game in Sinsheim comes out in their favour.
Victory for the 1991 and 1999 champions against Colombia would see both the US and Sweden assured of qualification ahead of their final group game against each other on Wednesday in Wolfsburg. A draw in Sinsheim would see Sweden guaranteed a place in the last eight.
DPA
The win sees Sweden move top of Group C with a maximum six points from two games, three clear of the United States, who play Colombia in the day's late game in Sinsheim.
Having only prevailed by a single goal margin against North Korea in their last two encounters at a women's World Cup, Sweden knew this clash was likely to be a tight affair against the defensively-minded Asians.
Sweden dominated possession throughout without creating much, with the only notable chance of a drab first half in the Impuls Arena in Augsburg falling to Lotta Schelin in the 29th minute, but the Swedish striker sent her shot into the side netting.
Thomas Ennerby's side eventually broke the deadlock in the 64th minute when a Linda Forsberg cross was sent back across the area by Therese Sjogran for Dahlkvist to finish from close range.
Sweden can now relax and see whether the result of the game in Sinsheim comes out in their favour.
Victory for the 1991 and 1999 champions against Colombia would see both the US and Sweden assured of qualification ahead of their final group game against each other on Wednesday in Wolfsburg. A draw in Sinsheim would see Sweden guaranteed a place in the last eight.
DPA
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