Sweden through to quarter-finals as Poland eliminated
Headers from Blackstenius, Asllani and Hurtig give dominant Sweden win
Result also puts Germany through, with Denmark knocked out
Sweden currently top Group C on goal difference ahead of Germany - who they face on Saturday
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Anita Asante
Former England defender on BBC One
Image source, Getty ImagesSweden have got the experience, they've got the knowhow. There's a number of player I've played with and they could absolutely be quarter-final opponents for England.
England have faced them before, so they could be well versed if they meet Sweden. This is a team that have so much unity and they know what they're good at and play on their strengths.
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In a decision that will surprise absolutely no one who watched that game, Sweden's Johanna Rytting Kaneryd was named player of the match.
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Rachel Corsie
Former Scotland captain on BBC One
Sweden deserve that win, right from the off they got right at Poland, they made it difficult.
Poland were defensively very well organised against Germany but tonight we saw a very different side.
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Anita Asante
Former England defender on BBC One
It's a tough defeat to suffer and a tough record to leave this competition with [only side to fail to score in first two games in Euros history] but every team needs to experience making a major tournament.
This is now the foundation for them to build upon and make sure they can return every two or four years for the Euros or the World Cup and make those qualifications because that's how they'll improve.
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As tournament debuts go it's been rather brutal for Poland.
Facing eight-time Euro winners Germany and 1984 winners and perennial challengers Sweden in your first two games is a tough ask for any side, let alone a nation in their first ever major finals.
Their young head coach Nina Patalon and young group of players showed glimpses of what they can do, but not enough to trouble the heavyweights in the end.
They'll be back though, I'm sure of it.
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Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live
It's really upsetting for Poland but they have one more game against Denmark to hold their heads high and to exit the tournament on the front foot knowing that these experiences will make them richer in the future.
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Poland
Poland are the first nation in the history of the UEFA Women’s Euros to fail to score in their first two games in the competition.
An unwanted record for the tournament debutants.
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Sneakily important third goal that for Sweden. Win the group with a draw vs Germany now.
Rich
Couldn't agree more, Rich. A very important goal.
Just a reminder that the winner of this group faces runner up in Group D.
Oh wait, that's England's group...
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Rachel Corsie
Former Scotland captain on BBC One
Sweden were relentless. Filippa Angeldal and Kosovare Asllani are two players who are well renowned in the game, had so much space.
Too often they made runs in behind that weren't tracked, especially down that right-hand side and Poland just couldn't withstand that pressure.
I think in the end they had 21 efforts from inside the box and, against a side like Sweden, you're absolutely going to end up with a result like they have.
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Sweden
Since the 2013 edition of the UEFA Women’s Euros, Sweden’s Kosovare Asllani is one of only two players to both score and assist in three different games in the competition along with England’s Beth Mead.
Another wonderful display from the Sweden captain.
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Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live
Very efficient, very classy performance from Sweden. It could have been more.
So much exciting attacking play particularly between Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Filippa Angeldal but much deserved for Sweden.
I think I'm starting to say here, two games in, that Sweden are a team people need to look out for because their squad depth is frightening and the way that they played tonight shows that they are here to win.
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Lina Hurtig scores Sweden's third goal
Here's the all-important goal for Sweden tonight, the one that put them above Germany into top spot.
Three goals, three headers, three points.
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Image source, Getty ImagesHere's what that result means for the Group C table.
Sweden lead the way on six points, sitting clear of Germany (also on six points) by virtue of goal difference.
Peter Gerhardsson's side know that they only need a draw in the final group match against the Germans to seal top spot.
Denmark and Poland are out.
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Gilly Flaherty
Former England defender on BBC One
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, for me, was the player of the match because she was so dominate down that right. She created so much.
If you're being picky, Sweden wasted a few chances but three goals and a clean sheet.
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Anita Asante
Former England defender on BBC One
Tonight was a dominant performance from Sweden. They're top of the group and top on goal difference.
It's going to come down to that final game against Germany. It's an impressive performance but you can honestly say Poland weren't good enough either.
Poland 0-3 Sweden
It's all over in Lucerne.
Sweden march into the quarter-finals alongside Germany, with the sides going head to head in the final group game for top spot.
Poland's major tournament debut is over as they fall to a second defeat from their two games.
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Ah so unfortunate for Poland!
They think they might have got a goal for their efforts tonight but the long range fizzer from substitute Milena Kokosz flies out and away off the top of the left hand post.
Poland 0-3 Sweden
The Sweden fans in attendance erupt as they think the referee has blown the final whistle.
Not quite yet, but not far off.
Poland re-start play with Kinga Szemik playing a free kick short to Oliwia Wos and the defender thumping it up field.
Image source, Getty ImagesSweden through to quarter-finals with victory as Poland eliminated
Sweden cruised into the knockout stages of Euro 2025 with a dominant victory over Poland in Lucerne.
They were well on top before finally taking the lead when Stina Blackstenius found space six yards out to head in Johanna Rytting Kaneryd's cross after 28 minutes.
Kosovare Asllani made it 2-0 early in the second half, heading in her 49th goal in her 201st international, from another Rytting Kaneryd cross.
And Lina Hurtig - recently released by Arsenal - ensured Sweden's victory when she nodded home a 77th-minute corner.
The win moves Sweden onto six points alongside Germany - who beat Denmark 2-1 earlier on Tuesday - and they will meet to decide top spot on Saturay.
The Swedes, who were the inaugural European champions in 1984 but have only managed three runner-up finishes since, are ahead on goal difference and need only a draw to secure first place.
Euros debutants Polands are out with one game to spare, and will face fellow eliminated side Denmark in their final game.
Kosovare Asllani scores Sweden's second goal
Although they opened their Euro 2025 campaign with a win over Scandanavian neighbours Denmark, there had been some concern about sluggish Swedish play.
There were no such issues here as the Swedes burst out the blocks and pinned Poland in their half throughout the majority of the opening period.
Sweden particularly dominated out wide, with a remarkable 24 crosses attempted in the first half alone. They hit the bar twice with headers from Asllani and Madelen Janogy before taking the lead.
And they continued to exploit Poland out wide after the break, Rytting Kaneryd completely overrunning left-back Martyna Wiankowska all night.
All three Swedish goals coming from headers shows their gameplan - and how comprehensively it worked.
They are now unbeaten in their past 14 matches.
Blackstenius scores Sweden's first goal against Poland
As Arsenal fans will know, there are some games where Blackstenius looks like a world-beater - such as when she scored the winner in the Champions League final - and some when she is endlessly frustrating with the chances she spurns.
This game had a bit of both. Poland could not cope with her presence as she intertwined particularly well with Rytting Kaneryd in attack - Arsenal and Chelsea working together as 53% of Sweden's first-half attacks came down the right.
Blackstenius scored her fifth goal in her past four internationals but could have easily had five goals before the break here. She was well denied by Poland keeper Kinga Szemik when one on one and was wasteful with other openings.
Sweden's front four of Blackstenius, Rytting Kaneryd, Asllani and Janogy are an experienced, well-oiled machine, but must be more clinical in the knockout stages.
Poland are the third successive European Championship debutants to lose their first two games in the tournament, following Scotland in 2017 and Northern Ireland in 2022. They are also the first nation to fail to score in their opening pair of matches.
They rarely looked like avoiding that stat, and only came close to a consolation goal when Milena Kokosz hit the post with a long-range shot in second-half stoppage time.
The final round of games in Group C take place this Saturday (12 July) with both matches kicking off at 20.00 BST. Sweden face Germany in Zurich, while Poland take on Denmark in Lucerne.
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Norway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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2 Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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3 Finland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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4 Iceland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Spain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 6 |
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2 Italy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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3 Portugal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
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4 Belgium | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Sweden | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
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2 Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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3 Denmark | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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4 Poland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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2 France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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Manager: Nina Patalon
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Manager: Peter Gerhardsson
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Nina Patalon
Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Manager: Peter Gerhardsson
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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