Norway win Scandinavian battle at Women’s Championship

Runners-up of the 2005 UEFA Women’s Championship, Norway, beat neighbours Sweden 3-1 to advance to the semi finals of this year’s edition in Finland.

An own goal from Stina Segerström gave the Norwegians the lead in the 39th minute, and Anneli Giske doubled the lead six minutes later after Sara Thunebro had extended a free kick from Trine Ronning.

The third Norwegian goal came on the hour. Substitute Cecilie Pedersen ran on to an Isabell Herlovsen flick before striking the ball past keeper Lindahl, 3-0.

Sweden got a consolation goal with ten minutes to go, as Victoria Sandell Svensson converted a corner kick to score her last ever goal for the national team.

Norway now meet with Germany in the semi finals on Monday. Earlier this tournament, Germany beat the Norwegians 4-0.