Sweden Dominates Denmark to Secure Spot in Women's Nations League Final Four
Sweden's women beat Denmark 6-1 to reach Women's Nations League Final Four.
Key Points
- • Sweden won 6-1 against Denmark, securing a semifinal spot.
- • Stina Blackstenius scored a hat-trick with an early goal.
- • Johanna Rytting Kaneryd contributed with two assists and one goal.
- • Sweden topped group A4, advancing alongside Spain, Germany, and France.
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, Sweden's women's national football team triumphed 6-1 over Denmark during the decisive group stage match of the UEFA Women’s Nations League on June 4, 2025. This victory not only demonstrated Sweden's prowess but also secured their place in the Final Four, joining top teams Spain, Germany, and France.
The match took place at Strawberry Arena, where an audience of 12,428 witnessed the action unfold. Sweden started strong, with Stina Blackstenius opening the scoring just 39 seconds into the game. Following her lead, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd netted the second goal early on, taking advantage of a defensive error from Denmark. Sweden continued their assault with Filippa Angeldahl scoring the third goal, leading to a moment of respite for Denmark who managed a consolation goal before Blackstenius quickly restored Sweden's advantage to 4-1. Blackstenius went on to complete her hat-trick shortly after halftime, at which point Lina Hurtig added a sixth goal in stoppage time, furthering the offensive display.
This emphatic win allowed Sweden to top group A4 in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, with the team's head coach, Peter Gerhardsson, expressing satisfaction with their performance. He remarked, "This is the optimal result? 1-0 in sets! 6-1 at home against Denmark in such an important match."
In addition to Sweden's victory, Spain and Germany also qualified for the Final Four, with Spain defeating England 2-1 and Germany overpowering Austria 6-0. The Final Four is scheduled to take place from October 22 to 28, 2025, following a break as the UEFA Women's Championship resumes in July. Sweden’s impressive performance is viewed as a vital momentum builder as they head towards the EM finals, with the next match against Denmark set for July 4 in the group stage of that tournament.