Sweden beat Canada to advance to Olympic quarters
AFP/The Local - [email protected]
Published: 12 Aug, 2008 CET.
Updated: Tue 12 Aug 2008 15:57 CET
Two goals from Lotta Schelin, one in each half, were enough to secure a 2-1 for Sweden in their final group match at the Beijing Olympics.
Melissa Tancredi pulled a goal back for the Canadians but the Swedes, with their best performance of the tournament so far, held out for the win.
Both sides advance to the quarters finals on Friday August 15th when Sweden face tough opposition in the form of reigning world champions Germany.
Comments
See Also
Melissa Tancredi pulled a goal back for the Canadians but the Swedes, with their best performance of the tournament so far, held out for the win.
Both sides advance to the quarters finals on Friday August 15th when Sweden face tough opposition in the form of reigning world champions Germany.
Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at [email protected].
Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved.
Please log in here to leave a comment.