Did Matildas Beat Sweden?

Matildas 0-1 Sweden: Controversial disallowed goal mars Australia's Olympics elimination. The Matildas have seen their Tokyo Olympic gold dream end in a 1-0 defeat to Sweden in the semi-final at International Stadium Yokohama on Monday evening.

How did the Matildas go against Sweden?

The first moment that decided the game came just before half-time. Steph Catley curled in a free kick from the right and Sam Kerr lost her marker and guided a gorgeous volley into the net. Just as she did so, the referee blew her whistle for a foul against the Matildas. The goal was chalked off.

Did Australia win against Sweden?

Australia had every reason to be furious following their brutal 1-0 semi-final defeat to Sweden – which robbed them of a chance at playing Canada in Friday's gold-medal match – after superstar Sam Kerr was controversially denied the game's opening goal.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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