Women's World Cup: Dutch, Swedes complete last 4 lineup
Sweden comes back to defeat Germany, Netherlands beat Italy to reach semi-finals
By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun
ANKARA (AA) - Sweden defeated Germany in a comeback victory, Netherlands shut out Italy to complete the semi-final lineup in the FIFA Women's World Cup on Saturday matches.
Vivianne Miedema and Stefanie van der Gragt both scored headers to put Dutch into first semi-final appearance in the match at Hainaut Stadium, Valenciennes.
In the evening match at Roazhon Park, Rennes, Sweden came from behind to beat Germany 2-1.
Lina Magull put Germans in the lead, but Sofia Jakobsson and Stina Blackstenius both scored for Sweden.
Sweden will now prepare for their first Women's World Cup semi-final since 2011, where they will face the Netherlands -- first semi-final ever -- in Lyon on 3 July.
Here is the semi-final schedule:
Tuesday, July 2
England vs. USA (Stade de Lyon, 9 p.m. local time, 1900GMT)
Wednesday, July 3
Sweden vs. Netherlands (Stade de Lyon, 9 p.m. local time, 1900GMT)
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