Having lost the first game 13-0, Thailand must brace themselves for another tough game as women football powerhouse Sweden face them in Game-2 at Allianz Riviera (Nice Stadium).
Teams: Thailand and Sweden
World Ranking:
Thailand: 34
Sweden: 09
Group F so far:
Thailand suffered the ignominy of being at the receiving end of the biggest defeat in any competitive football game. The reigning world champions, the USA, thrashed them 13-0 and made the mockery out of every pre-match prediction.
Despite the USA putting forth their title credentials, not everybody enjoyed their wins. There was a lot of debate on the social media whether the USA players should have celebrated their goals, but the fact Alex Morgan and Co. did, neutrals, Thailand fans and even some factions from the USA, all labelled their actions a disgrace to the game, and against the sportsmanship.
It’s a different matter altogether. A subject for the football philosophers. Elsewhere, the Chaba Kaew have a game to play and must improve on their torrid show in the last game.
Thankfully, the scoreline of the match between Sweden and Chile was not out of this world with the former winning 2-0.
Match Details:
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 match will be played between Sweden and Thailand at Allianz Riviera (Nice Stadium), in Nice. The ground has a capacity of 36,178. The game will start at 06:30 PM (IST), on Sunday, June 16.
Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the exclusive rights to broadcast FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 matches in India. Premier members can also enjoy the live action on the official SonyLiv App.
Recent form (Last six matches) Sweden – L L L W W W Thailand – L L L L L L
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Team News:
Sweden:
No injury concerns for Sweden ahead of this match. Though, the manager can always take tactical decisions while keeping an eye on the opponents’ strength.
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Sweden Team for the World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Jennifer Falk, Zecira Musovic, Hedvig Lindahl
Defenders: Nilla Fischer, Hanna Glas, Amanda Ilestedt, Jonna Andersson, Nathalie Bjorn, Linda Sembrant, Magdalena Eriksson
Midfielders: Lina Hurtig, Julia Roddar, Elin Rubensson, Anna Anvegard, Kosovare Asllani, Caroline Seger
Forwards: Madelen Janogy, Mimmi Larsson, Anna Anvegard, Kosovare Asllani, Fridolina Rolfo, Olivia Schough, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Stina Blackstenius
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Sweden Probable XI: Hedvig Lindahl (GK), Linda Sembrant, Magdalena Eriksson, Nilla Fischer, Hanna Glas, Elin Rubensson, Caroline Seger, Fridolina Rolfo, Kosovare Asllani, Mimmi Larsson, Stina Blackstenius
Thailand:
Thailand head coach Nuengruethai Srathongvian has fully fit squad to choose from after the opening world cup game.
But you can sure expect some changes after the 13-0 hammering, most notably either at the back or in the midfield.