Sweden Dominates Denmark with 6-1 Victory in Women's Nations League
Sweden's women's football team secured an impressive 6-1 victory over Denmark, with Stina Blackstenius scoring a hat-trick.
Key Points
- • Sweden won 6-1 against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League.
- • Stina Blackstenius scored her first hat-trick for Sweden.
- • The match secured Sweden's spot in the Nations League semifinals.
- • Upcoming European Championship preparations intensify as Sweden faces Denmark again on July 4.
In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Sweden's women's football team triumphed over Denmark with a resounding score of 6-1 in the UEFA Women's Nations League match held on June 3, 2025. The match, which showcased Sweden's offensive prowess, saw standout player Stina Blackstenius make headlines by scoring her first hat-trick for the national team, including her opening goal just 37 seconds into the game.
The match quickly turned in Sweden's favor as they propelled to a 3-0 lead within the first ten minutes, thanks to early goals from Blackstenius, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, and Filippa Angeldahl. Despite a setback with Fridolina Rolfö's injury substitution after 20 minutes, the Swedish team maintained their momentum. Denmark's Janni Thomsen did manage to score a goal shortly before halftime, making it 3-1, but Sweden quickly responded with Blackstenius scoring again just 1.5 minutes later, restoring the lead to 4-1.
As the game progressed, Blackstenius completed her hat-trick shortly after halftime, capitalizing on a pass from Madelen Janogy. Lina Hurtig concluded the scoring with a remarkable fifth goal during stoppage time, marking her return to the national team after an injury layoff. This emphatic victory solidified Sweden's position in the Nations League semifinals, alongside teams such as Germany, Spain, and France.
"If we have missed efficiency before, we did not today," Blackstenius remarked after the match, emphasizing the team's improvement. With this win, Sweden is preparing not only for the semifinals but also for the upcoming European Championship (EM) scheduled for July 4, where they will face Denmark again. Peter Gerhardsson, the head coach, is set to depart after the EM, passing on the reins to Tony Gustavsson, adding a layer of significance to upcoming matches as the team aims to secure a memorable championship run.