Sweden beat Japan and reach World Cup semi-finals

Swedes hold on against a Japanese fightback to beat the 2011 champions 2-1 and to set up a semi-final against Spain.

Five days after knocking out four-time champions the United States in the last 16, the Swedes dominated the 2011 champions for most of Friday evening

Defender Amanda Ilestedt gave Sweden the lead with her fourth goal of the tournament in the 32nd minute 

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