The Swedes proved once again they're tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane.
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00:00 A fantastic second-half goal by Sweden's Kosovari Aslani resulted in a 2-0 victory over co-hosts
00:07 Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup.
00:10 They were already leading after a first-half penalty from Fridolina Rolfo put the Scandinavian
00:15 side ahead and paved the way for their second World Cup bronze medal in succession.
00:21 Although Australia lost, it was the Matildas' best ever finish in the tournament, all the
00:25 more remarkable since football is not the top sport in the country. England play Spain
00:30 in the final on Sunday.
00:31 (upbeat music)
00:33 (whooshing)