Sweden and Japan are off to an absolutely cracking start in their 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal, with both teams having scored a goal in the opening 20 minutes. Both teams are loaded with impressive technical players while they’re lacking in big-name, dominating defenders, so it’s not terribly shocking that the goals are coming in early. Sweden forward Josefine Öqvist has contributed a lot to the game early, scoring the opening goal for her team and making an error on Japan’s equalizer. Though the goal is currently being credited to Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan, it will likely be made an own goal.
Women’s World Cup 2011, Sweden Vs. Japan: Both Teams Net Early Goals
The first goal was set up by an uncharacteristic error, committed by Japanese star Homare Sawa. Trying to make a risky pass to one of her defenders, she missed the presence of Öqvist, who stole the ball and went on a surging run before hitting a screamer into the back of the net.
Japan’s goal was created by a cross by Aya Miyama and a shot by Kawasumi, but Öqvist helped it along with a deflection into her own net.
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