Women's World Cup 2019: England to play Sweden in third-place play-off, plus kick-off time and how to watch
Sweden lost 1-0 to the Netherlands in the second semi-final of the Women's World Cup
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Your support makes all the difference.A long-range strike from Jackie Groenen sent the Netherlands into their first ever Women's World Cup final as they edged Sweden 1-0 after extra time in their semi-final on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old midfielder scored in the 99th minute when she collected a deflected pass outside the box and struck it expertly into the bottom right corner of the goal to put the Dutch into Sunday's final against the United States.
It was the first time a women's World Cup semi-final had gone to extra time. The best chances in the regulation 90 minutes came early in the second half when Sweden defender Nilla Fischer hit the post and Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema had her header tipped on to the bar.
Groenen's decisive first strike of the tournament ensured the European Champions, in only their second World Cup, will face holders the US in the final.
The result means Phil Neville's England will now face Sweden in the third-play play-off, which will be contested on Saturday at 4pm (BST). BBC One will be providing live coverage of the fixture.
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