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Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: Sweden cruise into knockout stages
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- Sweden book place in last 16 of World Cup
- They scored three quick-fire goals through Ilestedt, Rolfo and Blackstenius
- Ilestedt added her second - and third of tournament - after break and Blomqvist got fifth
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Latest PostThanks and goodbye
Sweden 5-0 Italy
That's all for this page and the great thing about the group stages of a tournament like this is you don't have to wait long for the next match.
I'm jumping on to the next one, a tasty encounter of France v Brazil, and you can join me by heading this way.
Let's go.
Sweden demolish Italy to reach last 16 of World Cup - read the report
Sweden 5-0 Italy
Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wellington Regional Stadium
Sweden turn on the style to demolish Group G rivals Italy and secure a place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with one game to spare.
Read the match report here.
How it stands
Sweden 5-0 Italy
Sweden are through to the last 16. They aren't guaranteed to win Group G, but have a massive goal difference advantage over Italy, who need to beat South Africa to qualify as well.
FULL-TIME
Sweden 5-0 Italy
Two goals from Amanda Ilestedt plus one apiece from Fridolina Rolfo, Stina Blackstenius and Rebecka Blomqvist, along with some absolute superb corners from Jonna Andersson, takes Sweden into the last 16.
'Brilliant finish from Blomqvist '
Sweden 5-0 Italy
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC Two
Rebecka Blomqvist with a brilliant finish. Individual bit of play, the way that Sweden go from defence to attack so quickly.
To have the calmness to just slot it past Francesca Durante, absolutely brilliant.
Sweden are at their best when they go from defence to attack very quickly. Great counter-attack.
GOAL - Sweden 5-0 Italy
Rebecka Blomqvist
Five for Sweden. Substitute Rebecka Blomqvist joins the party. She gathers the ball on the halfway line, takes a touch and it's a race she wins.
She is then through on goal and it is the calmest of calm finishes to slot the ball past Francesca Durante.
Post update
Sweden 4-0 Italy
Six minutes of injury time. Italy will be hoping for the match to end soon. A frantic spell of four goals either side of the half-time break have taken this one away from them and we're just going through the motions now,
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Sweden 4-0 Italy
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC Two
Sofia Jakobsson is frustrated, she knows that is an opportunity to get a goal.
You just think maybe a little dink around the goalkeeper but she just tries to pass it around Francesca Durante.
Post update
Sweden 4-0 Italy
A chance for five, but Sofia Jakobsson is denied by Francesca Durante.
'Sweden have a knack of peaking at the right time'
Sweden 4-0 Italy
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC Two
Sweden seem to have a knack of peaking at the right time in those knock out games and getting to the latter stages of competitions, getting better as the tournament goes on.
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Sweden 4-0 Italy
Sweden will be in the last 16, but have a tough task in the next phase. Group G is paired with Group E meaning the Swedes will face probably either 2019 winners the United States or 2019 runners-up the Netherlands on Sunday, 6 August.
'Italy haven't threatened Sweden's goal'
Sweden 4-0 Italy
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC Two
Italy are OK at keeping possession but when it comes to the final third, they have lacked in the quality or threat.
They have not really threatened Sweden's goal.
It's been set pieces from Sweden and that's what Milena Bertolini will be disappointed with.
Almost 30,000 in the ground
Sweden 4-0 Italy
Neil Johnston
BBC Sport at Wellington Regional Stadium
Wow. The official attendance is announced over the speakers and is met by roars and applause. There are 29,143 inside the ground - around 2,000 more than watched defending world champions the United States here on Thursday. They have been thoroughly entertained.
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Sweden 4-0 Italy
More changes to report. For Italy striker Valentina Giacinti, who started the first match but was a sub today, comes on for Chiara Beccari.
For Sweden, legendary midfielder Caroline Seger, playing in her fifth World Cup, comes on for international appearance number 237. Sofia Jakobsson is also on, with Elin Rubensson and Chelsea's Johanna Rytting Kaneryd going off.
Get Involved
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Sulaimon Adelekan: Sweden showing why they are the third best women's team in the world and using their strength and height to the maximum.
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Sweden 4-0 Italy
This has been a pretty good way to start day 10 of the Fifa Women's World Cup (unless you are supporting Italy).
There are another two matches on Saturday with France v Brazil at 11:00 BST before Jamaica v Panama at 13:30 BST.
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Sweden 4-0 Italy
At the moment, this is the equal fourth-largest margin of victory at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Germany are the only nation to win by six goals in their 6-0 hammering of Morocco, while both Japan and Spain put five past Zambia without reply.
Get Involved
#bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301 231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
Joe Gibney: The Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall said before the game to watch out for Sweden at corners as they're very good at them. Sweden have scored three goals (so far) from corners. The man knows what he's talking about.
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Sweden 4-0 Italy
While it's a miserable evening for Italian fans, they shouldn't feel too down. Qualification is still very much in their reach and a win over South Africa on Wednesday will take Italy into the last 16.
'No need to risk Girelli at 4-0 down'
Sweden 4-0 Italy
Sue Smith
Former England international on BBC Two
There's got to be some reason why Cristiana Girelli is not starting but at 4-0 down do you risk her? Probably not.
You wait for that third game when you absolutely need her and you need to get a result.