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Sweden stakes claim as Women’s World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
Sweden advanced to play Spain, which beat the Netherlands 2-1 in extra time earlier Friday
Sweden advanced to play Spain, which beat the Netherlands 2-1 in extra time earlier Friday
In a heated locker room spat, star player Caroline Graham Hansen lashes out at the coach and later apologizes