In der Nachspielzeit musste Kosovare Asllani nach minutenlanger Behandlungszeit mit stabilisiertem Nacken vom Feld getragen werden.

Der Applaus zu ihrer Aufmunterung war der wichtigste des Abends. Bloodworth gegen Blackstenius: Klingt wie ein kuttenbejubelter und kultischer Gitarrenband-Zweikampf auf einer Heavy-Metal-Bühne in den frühen Neunzigerjahren, war aber nur das schöne Nachnamenduell zwischen niederländischer Verteidigerin und schwedischer Angreiferin.

Schade eigentlich. Zu deutlich der Niveauunterschied zwischen beiden Teams und nicht einmal ein Trauma wie das US-amerikanische Olympia-Aus gegen Schweden können die Niederländerinnen für sich ins Feld führen.

Niederlande - Schweden n. Andersson - Rubensson Zigiotti , Asllani, Seger - Jakobsson, Blackstenius Stade des Lumieres Attendance: Attendance 48, It was a strong defensive performance from both sides over the 90 minutes.

Netherlands goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal put in an inspired first-half performance to keep a lively Sweden at bay, while Nilla Fischer and Vivianne Miedema both hit the post in the second period.

But it was the Netherlands who found the breakthrough in the 99th minute as Groenen swept a fierce effort past Hedvig Lundahl to send the Dutch into their second successive major final, having won the Women's European Championships two years ago.

Sweden will be disappointed by the result after seeing the better of the first half chances, with the Netherlands unable to create a clear-cut opening.

Sweden first tested their opponents inside nine minutes as Lina Hurtig rounded Desiree van Lunteren on the left before taking on a low shot.

However, Van Veenendaal was there to stop her at the near post and won a tight goal kick in the process. Subs used: Roord 6 , Van de Sanden 7. Player of the match: Seri Van Veenendaal.

The Swedes were on the attack again six minutes later after a superb run from Sofia Jakobsson saw her pick out Stina Blackstenius down the right of the area.

V an De Donk's passing has grown steadily worse as the game has gone on. Holland just need to keep the ball now and not give it away in any needless situations but too often she's wasted possession by passing to nobody or a Sweden player.

W e're back. What do Sweden have left? S weden are tired, Holland have a bit more in the tank. It'll only take one mistake at a set piece to get Sweden back in this.

O oooooohhhhhh I want to see that again. Van Dongen slides in from behind and the Sweden striker goes down. The referee instantly says the tackle is fine but I'm not sure The replay shows that is an absolutely superb decision and even better tackle.

G roenen ends up rolling on the turf as she is fouled in the centre-circle. Holland still doing all the attacking, Sweden stuck in their defensive shape.

F inally the one-twos work! A pass forward is laid into Groenen's path, she strides forward, takes a touch and rockets a low ball into the bottom corner.

The goalkeeper can't get close. I t's still all so slow and static for Holland. They want to pass but there are absolutely no reliable forward options - everyone's standing next to their marker and so the ball has to go sideways and back.

Holland win a corner, Miedema chases it out of the box and passes to Van De Donk, who tries to trick her way past a tackle and goes down.

No foul! Sweden break G reat ball! A cross from wide right is aimed towards Miedema at the back post but Lindahl reads it and gets a hand to the ball.

Zigiotti is shown a yellow card for absolutely battering into the back of Van De Donk while going for a header. It just isn't happening for her in this tournament.

I t's a World Cup semi-final and it sounds like parts of the crowd are just scrolling through their phones.

It's so quiet. There's a bit of noise as Van De Sanden chips a cross from the right wing but it goes nowhere and Holland retreat to be safe.

S weden start the first half of extra time. Please give us some action. It's late. I need things to happen.

N ot one Sweden player claimed for a penalty with this. It's a definite penalty. I t's a bit of a chess match.

Both teams are scared of making a mistake. H olland end the match passing in the Sweden half without being able to find the killer pass.

Extra time to come! V an De Sanden is in space on the right, gets the pass and puts her foot through a shot.

The goalkeeper has to turn it over for a corner even though the ball is probably going to miss the target. F ive minutes of added time to come. Both teams look pretty tired now but they're still so evenly matched.

One mistake is going to settle this and Holland look the more likely to take advantage. I t looks like Holland are lining up at the back post to attack a floated cross but Eriksson goes for power in an attempt to bend the ball into the top corner.

The ball lands on the roof of the net. Blackstenius is some player. She takes on three defenders, beats two and wins a throw with a powerful run.

Nothing comes of it and now Holland move up the other end. V an Der Gragt boots the ball out of play as a loose pass nearly hands Sweden a golden opportunity with Holland defenders out of position.

Asllani is pushed to the floor on the edge of the area, Van De Donk is furious with the decision but has to deal with the consequences.

T he crowd gets all excited as Holland attack and Sweden's last line of defence have to use strength and balance and a well timed tackle from Fischer to prevent the shot.

The ball spills out to Van De Donk, who can shoot at the near post if she feels brave but doesn't, tries tot cut onto her right and loses control.

B lackstenius chases a ball played into the channel and jumps over the incoming slide tackle to win a corner. Sweden get bodies in the box.

Eriksson delivers Headed away at the near post. Was she trying to sneak that one in? Surely not. Another corner, this time to the back post and the goalie punches.

Asllani goes for the volley and is caught late by Van De Sanden, slamming her shot miles over the bar. H olland come out of defence and Groenen carries the ball at speed, laying it off for Van De Sanden to hit a cross into the area.

Groenen gets a kick to the thigh and has to receive some treatment. That might be a dead leg. Stefanie van de Gragt legte ebenfalls ein Kopfballtor zum Endstand nach.

Wir sind aber alles andere als satt. Der Fokus liegt jetzt auf Schweden und da wollen wir wieder gewinnen. Letzte Spiele von Holland: Holland WM Japan WM Kanada WM Kamerun WM Die Schwedinnen sind die einzige Mannschaft in diesem Halbfinale, die bei dieser WM schon eine Niederlage hinnehmen musste.

Allerdings erinnerte diese eher ein wenig an Deutschland bei der WM , als man in der Vorrunde gegen Ungarn mit einer B-Elf spielte und dann durch das Turnier marschierte.

Die Schwedinnen haben bei der Niederlage gegen die USA zwar nicht auf alle Stammspielerinnen verzichtet, aber nachdem der Einzug in das Achtelfinale bereits feststand, sich offenbar doch für Rang zwei und den vermeintlich leichteren Weg in den Playoffs entschieden.

Die Olympischen Spiele sind schon einmal eingetütet. Wir trauen es ihnen auf jeden Fall zu, wenngleich viele Experten im Duell zwischen Holland und Schweden eher eine Prognose auf einen Oranje-Sieg abgeben.

Seit mehr als 20 Jahren konnte man sich jedoch auch in entscheidenden Spielen nicht gegen Deutschland durchsetzen und exakt diese schwarze Serie wurde im Viertelfinale bereits durchbrochen.

Dabei sah es zunächst nicht danach aus, als wenn Schweden ins Halbfinale vorrücken könnte. Deutschland ging früh verdient in Führung, doch die Schwedinnen nutzen eine Unachtsamkeit der deutschen Abwehr und kamen durch Sofia Jakobsson zum Ausgleich.

Letzte Spiele von Schweden: Schweden WM USA WM Thailand WM Insgesamt 21 Duelle haben sich die Damenteams aus Holland und Schweden bisher geliefert.