Sweden, bronze medallists at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, and a powerhouse in women’s football, are among the three participants at the ongoing U-17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 in Mumbai. The competition is a first-of-its-kind in India and the Sweden U-17 women’s team coach Pär Lagerström expressed his thoughts …
Read More »Sweden down India in U-17 Women’s Football Tournament opener in Mumbai!
The opening match of the U-17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 saw India go down 0-3 to Sweden, who scored twice in the first half and once in the second half at the Mumbai Football Arena on Friday, December 13. Prior to kick-off, Anna Lekvall (Honourable Conusel General, Embassy of Sweden), …
Read More »India U-17 Women’s Shilky Devi: We’re learning & getting better every day!
The U-17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 begins in Mumbai on Friday, December 13 as India, coached by former Sweden and Nigeria senior national team coach Thomas Dennerby, square off against Sweden and Thailand at the Mumbai Football Arena. The pre-tournament press conference took place on Thursday, attended by the head …
Read More »Thomas Dennerby: Want to see players looking to do the right things on the field!
The U-17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 kicks off at the Mumbai Football Arena on Friday, December 13 as India take on Sweden. The match will mark India U-17 head coach Thomas Dennerby’s debut on the touchline since his appointment in November. Ahead of the opener, he spoke about his expectations …
Read More »India U-17 Girls land in Mumbai for U-17 Women’s Football Tournament!
The ‘dream’ of India hosting and playing in the 2020 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup is less than a year away and next on the journey is the U-17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 – set to take place in Mumbai – the ‘City of Dreams’ from December 13-19, 2019 where …
Read More »India U-17 Girls to host Sweden & Thailand in international tournament in Mumbai!
India is all set to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next year and with the preparations and build-up in full swing the Mumbai Football Arena will play host to the U17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 – a first-of-its-kind international tournament for girls that will see India take on …
Read More »European quartet secure 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – France berths!
The group stage of European zone qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France concluded on Tuesday, September 4 with Germany, Norway and Sweden securing an eighth straight appearance at the competition, while Scotland claimed their maiden berth at women’s football’s showpiece event. Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and …
Read More »2018 FIFA World Cup – QF: England impress in 2-0 win over Sweden!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday, July 7 afternoon with former champions England beating Sweden 2-0 to move into the semifinals at the Samara Arena. England had more of the ball from the start, but Sweden made their live difficult. England’s strength in this tournament have been their …
Read More »2018 FIFA World Cup – PQF: Sweden overcome Switzerland 1-0!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday, July 3 afternoon with Sweden overcoming Switzerland 1-0 through a Emil Forsberg goal at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. The story of the first half is quickly told, Sweden were the alert side from the start with Switzerland needing time to settle down …
Read More »2018 FIFA World Cup – Group F: Mexico upset by Sweden, but both qualify!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Wednesday, June 27 afternoon with Mexico suffering a heavy 0-3 upset by Sweden at the Ekaterinburg Arena, but both sides qualified for the knockout stages. Sweden knew that they needed a win to stay in the tournament after their last second loss to …
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