Australia’s footballers missed out on the bronze medal consolation at the end of the home World Cup.
The Matildas around superstar Sam Kerr had to admit defeat against Sweden 0:2 (0:1) in the small final and remain without a medal at the end of a thrilling dream trip.
Fridolina Rolfö, Champions League winner with FC Barcelona, gave Brisbane the lead with a penalty kick (30′), captain Kosovare Asllani (62′) brought the decision.
Sweden finished third in nine finals for the fourth time. Australia had reached the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time.