Kathmandu: Sweden has reached the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup after defeating former champions Japan.

After defeating Japan 2-1, Sweden reached the semi-finals and will now play against Spain.
Sweden took the lead in the 32nd minute through Amanda Illisted’s goal and doubled the lead in the 51st minute through a penalty.
Philippa Angelada took advantage of the penalty in the 51st minute, she got after Japan’s Nagano was seen handing in the penalty area in the VAR.
But although Japan got a penalty, Riko Yuki could not score. Japan got a penalty in the 76th minute.
With 3 minutes left in the game, Honoko Hayashi scored a goal, but that goal could not prevent Japan’s defeat.