Sweden win group C, Italy and England also through

There were three winners when the last group stage matches were played in group C in Women´s Euro 2009 in Finland tonight.

In Turku Sweden and England drew 1-1, which was enough to take both teams through to the quarter finals. Since Italy at the same defeated Russia in Helsinki they took second place in the group after Sweden and England ended up as one of the two best third placed teams. All three teams went into the quarter finals.

Sweden started best in Turku, but eventually England got into the game and took the lead just before the half hour mark. Ten minutes later Sweden equalized from the penalty spot.

In the second half there were not many chances created. England seemed to be the team that more wanted the win, but the Swedes were not really threatened.

All in all it was fair result that pleased both teams.

Sweden will face neighbours Norway in their quarter final, while England takes on host nation Finland. Italy as the runner-up in group C will be up against Germany.

Thanks to two late goals Italy tonight defeated Russia 2-0.