Summary

  • 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

  • Get Involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

  1. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

    Substitutions galore. Three for Italy with Martina Lenzini, Annamaria Serturini and Glada Greggi on for Lucia di Guglielmo, captain Barbara Bonansea and 16-year-old Giulia Dragoni.

    For Sweden on come Madelen Janogy and Olivia Schough, replacing Kosovare Asllani and second goalscorer Fridolina Rolfo.

  2. 'Should have done better'published at 65 mins

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC Two

    Stina Blackstenius knows she should have done better there really.

    Francesca Durante was undecided on when to come.

    Blackstenius gets a touch but just couldn't quite put it into the back of the net.

  3. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

    It was nearly five as Stina Blackstenius got through and toe-poked the ball just wide of the goal.

  4. Watch: Goal four - Amanda Illestedtpublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

  5. Watch: Goal three - Stina Blacksteniuspublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

  6. Watch: Goal two - Fridolina Rolfopublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

  7. Postpublished at 09:51 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    We've gone a few minutes without a goal, so let's have a quick look at some of them from earlier on...

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301 231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Mark: Italy's defenders are clearly allergic to corners, and defending in general, judging by that third goal.

    The fourth wasn't much better either, Mark.

  9. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

    Italy concede another corner. They know what's coming. An unconvincing punch from Francesca Durante only half clears the danger and she will be very relieved to see the following shot go over the top.

  10. 'Italy just can't cope'published at 09:44 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 4-0 Italy

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC Two

    Italy just can't cope from set pieces. The delivery from Jonna Andersson was pinpoint again

    Amanda Ilestedt rose high again and the Italy players just can't get a challenge in.

    She just directs the ball and she got a connection on it to direct it into the net.

    Sweden 4-0 ItalyImage source, Getty Images
  11. goal

    GOAL - Sweden 4-0 Italypublished at 50 mins

    Amanda Ilestedt

    Jonna Andersson is going to be the player of the tournament if she keeps this up. Another absolutely superb delivery with an inswinging corner from the right and once again Italy haven't learned their lessons from the first half.

    Once again Arsenal's Amanda Ilestedt gets her head on it at the near post and that's two goals today and three goals for her in the tournament - level with Brazil's Ary Borges after she scored a hat-trick against Panama.

    Italy on the end of a thrashing.

  12. Postpublished at 09:38 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 3-0 Italy

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC Two

    Johanna Rytting Kaneryd's effort was in a good position and tests the goalkeeper.

    Right thing to do, aiming for that far corner but she just couldn't quite get it on target.

  13. CLOSE!published at 48 mins

    Sweden 3-0 Italy

    After the lights from the phones at the break, a bright start to the second half for Sweden with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd striking low and aiming for the far corner, but the angles are wrong and it goes wide.

  14. Lighting up the World Cuppublished at 09:37 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 3-0 Italy

    Neil Johnston
    BBC Sport at Wellington Regional Stadium

    .Image source, BBC Sport

    One of the things they do during half-time in evening kick-offs at this World Cup is turning off the floodlights and getting fans to turn on the lights on their mobile phones while Coldplay's 'A Sky Full of Stars' pumps out from the speakers.

  15. Any way back for Italy?published at 09:36 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 3-0 Italy

    The second half is under way. If Italy are to produce a sensational fightback and win this from 3-0 down then it will become the highest scoring game of the tournament.

  16. Terrific entertainmentpublished at 09:33 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    Sweden 3-0 Italy

    Neil Johnston
    BBC Sport at Wellington Regional Stadium

    This is terrific Saturday night entertainment for the locals who are lapping up Sweden's electric first half showing.

    There were 27,000 inside this ground on Thursday lunchtime to see defending champions the United States take on the Netherlands in a repeat of the 2019 final.

    Just a guess but I think there might be more for this one. Sweden are based just half an hour's drive away from Wellington so most of the neutrals are cheering for them.

  17. Watch the first of the goalspublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    HT: Sweden 3-0 Italy

    This was the first of the three goals and something Arsenal fans hope will become a regular sight with new Gunners signing Amanda Ilestedt getting the goal.

  18. James leads England to narrow win over Denmarkpublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    FT: England 1-0 Denmark

    Watch highlights as Lauren James' stunning early strike helps England to a 1-0 win over Denmark to leave the Lionesses on the brink of qualifying for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

  19. 'We really had to fight for the win'published at 09:27 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    FT: England 1-0 Denmark

    Watch as England boss Sarina Wiegman speaks to the BBC soon after the 1-0 win over Denmark.

  20. James stars as England close in on last 16 with win - read the reportpublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 29 July 2023

    FT: England 1-0 Denmark

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Sydney Football Stadium

    Lauren James celebrates scoring England's goalImage source, Getty Images

    England are on the brink of last 16 qualification in the Women's World Cup after producing a much-improved performance to beat Denmark - though they lost key midfielder Keira Walsh to a worrying injury.

    Lauren James announced herself on the global stage with a superb strike from the edge of the box just six minutes into her first World Cup start and it proved to be the decider in Sydney.

    However, a serious-looking injury to Barcelona midfielder Walsh dampened what was a positive, attacking performance from the Lionesses after a struggling 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening group match.

    Walsh went down under little contact and immediately gestured to the dugout, appearing to say "I've done my knee". Visibly in pain, she was taken off on a stretcher after 38 minutes.

    The sight of an injured Walsh - arguably England's most crucial player - flattened the atmosphere in a Sydney Football Stadium dominated by Lionesses' supporters.

    Denmark capitalised on the change of mood, creating a chance for ex-Chelsea striker Pernille Harder which she scuffed wide, though England's half-time lead was deserved.

    James continued to impress throughout, providing the creativity and unpredictability that has excited fans in the Women's Super League this season, and she is more than deserving of a regular starting spot with England.

    She had chances in the first half either side of a header from Lucy Bronze which went over the bar, though Denmark pounced on defensive errors with Rikke Madsen and Janni Thomsen coming close.

    Denmark continued to search for an equaliser and almost found one when substitute Amalie Vangsgaard - who scored a 90th-minute winner over China - headed a cross against the post.