Match Report
The table read 4th (New Zealand W, 0 pts) against 1st (Sweden W, 9 pts), 9 points apart. New Zealand W's recent output lagged their position: 11th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: New Zealand W 0.67 scored and 3.33 conceded per game, Sweden W 3 and 0.67, with the league averaging 2.08.
A win had eluded New Zealand W for 5 matches. Momentum sat with Sweden W, winners of their last seven, having scored in 10 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 1/15 points for New Zealand W against 15/15 for Sweden W.
Miyagi Stadium, capacity 19,694, hosted the game. Sweden W led 2-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-2.
Goal scorers
Sweden W: M. Janogy (29'), A. Anvegård (17')
Key stats
Possession: New Zealand W 46% · Sweden W 54% · Total shots: 6-16 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 3-7


