Heat Wilts Players but Not Fans' Spirit at Sweden-Denmark Euros Clash
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, JUL 4 – Filippa Angeldahl scored the only goal as Sweden extended their unbeaten run to 13 games with a controlled 1-0 win over Denmark in the Women's Euro 2025 opener.
- Sweden defeated Denmark 1-0 on Friday in the opening Group C match of the 2025 Women's European Championship at Stade de Genève.
- The match followed previous close contests, with Sweden winning twice this year and holding a positive record against Denmark, while the announcement of Denmark coach Jeglertz’s Manchester City move was confirmed before the tournament.
- Filippa Angeldahl scored her third consecutive goal in the 55th minute, aided by Kosovare Asllani, while Denmark's Pernille Harder nearly equalized in the 81st minute with a shot that hit the crossbar.
- Temperatures peaked at 30°C, causing multiple game stoppages for hydration and some players suffering cramps, but the crowd of over 17,000 remained vocal and supportive, with Swedish defenders and forwards praising their fans' impact.
- Sweden’s win gave them three points alongside Germany in Group C, setting up next matches against Poland for Sweden and Germany for Denmark, with implications for group standings and tournament progression.
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Soccer-Heat wilts players but not fans' spirit at Sweden-Denmark Euros clash
GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters) -Despite the early evening sun blasting down on the Stade de Geneve on Friday, the enthusiasm of fans did not wilt in the heat during Sweden's 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Women's European Championship. Read full story


Heat wilts players but not fans' spirit at Sweden-Denmark Euros clash
GENEVA, Switzerland :Despite the early evening sun blasting down on the Stade de Geneve on Friday, the enthusiasm of fans did not wilt in the heat during Sweden's 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Women's European Championship.Midfielder Filippa Angeldahl scored for Sweden in a third straight game, securing the
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