US EditionHeat 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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Peter Gerhardsson's players blew up the Danish lock just before the hour of play thanks to a hit by Filippa Angeldahl.
Sweden's female football players have barely been able to play their favourite role in the Scandinavia duel of the European Championship with Denmark! Gold goalkeeper Filippa Angeldahl (55.) made a successful start to the first women's European champion in 1984 on Friday in front of 17,319 spectators in Geneva.The other opponents in Group C are Germany and Poland.Angeldahl hit by flat shotSweden had only defeated Denmark 6:1 in the Nations Leagu…
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
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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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