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Netherlands will face USA in women’s World Cup final; Peru stun Chile in Copa America semis

A long-range strike from Jackie Groenen sent European Champions the Netherlands into their first women's World Cup final as they edged Sweden 1-0 after extra time.

A long-range strike from Jackie Groenen sent European Champions the Netherlands into their first women's World Cup final as they edged Sweden 1-0 after extra time.   | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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Groenen’s goal in extra-time puts Netherlands in women’s WC final

Jackie Groenen scored the only goal of the second women’s World Cup semi-final between Netherlands and Sweden.

Her long-range strike in the 99th minute gave the European Champions a 1-0 victory over Sweden and put them through to the final against USA on Sunday.

Peru through to Copa finals

Peru stunned double defending champions Chile 3-0 in the semi-final to progress to the Copa America finals against Brazil on Sunday.

Goals from Edison Flores, Yoshimar Yotun and Paolo Guerrero gave Peru victory that puts them in the tournament’s final after 44 years.

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