Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time

Friolina Rolfo and fine Kosovare Asllani struck for the Swedes.

BRONZE MEDAL: Sweden have defeated Australia in the Bronze medal final. Pic: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Sweden struck in either half to retain their World Cup best of the rest status with victory over co-hosts Australia in the third-place play-off.

A Fridolina Rolfo penalty and fine Kosovare Asllani strike secured a 2-0 win for Sweden, who never looked in danger of losing to the home favourites in Brisbane.