Sweden pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over Germany in Rennes to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Stina Blackstenius fired Sweden into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup but they needed a penalty save from Hedvig Lindahl to edge out Canada 1-0 in Paris.

Women’s World Cup holders Japan failed to capitalise on their territorial dominance and were held to a goalless draw by Sweden in an Olympic Games Group F clash at the City of Coventry Stadium.