Statistics about Sweden in the semi-finals against Australia

Sweden defeated Japan 3-1 in the quarter-finals of the soccer tournament and shortly before that it was clear that Australia would be the contender in the semi-finals.

In their match, Australia beat Great Britain 4-3, the difference between the two matches being that the quarter-finals for Sweden were decided in normal match time while Australia went to overtime.

The quarter-final match against Japan was obviously the most difficult match because it was so wet. Natalie Bjorn says our 90-minute decision really thinks it can benefit us.

Hanna Glass on the situation during the quarter-finals:

– The humidity was very intense during the match against Japan and it takes more energy than you think. So it was good that there was no extension.

Glass further believes Sweden could have an advantage, as unlike Australia, they didn’t have to play overtime during the Olympics.

– Absolutely. In any case, there is a feeling that we can be more vigilant of them. And you turn away from pure will. But Australia will not collapse immediately, of course. But I hope we get more energy, especially in the second half.

“break them up”

However, Magdalena Eriksson believes that much depends on whether Sweden can take advantage of this situation.

– 30 extra minutes in the legs, you can feel it. But this will only affect if we take advantage of the fact that they played overtime. It’s important for us to work hard and break it, says Erickson.

Other figures that could be in favor of Sweden is that the captain of the national team Peter Gerhardsson wandered around a lot of players. In Australia, the situation is different, with six of the key players playing every minute of the four matches, including 30 in extra time against Great Britain.

In the Swedish national team, no one has played every minute.

“Do not worry me”

Australia captain Tony Gustafsson knows that his players have been faced with a lot stronger than the Swedes. But it won’t be a problem.

– Someone said we won’t be able to do it, but I know this team and I know how deep they look to achieve success tomorrow, it doesn’t worry me.

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