U17 football: Sweden defeats Thailand 3-1
Sweden maintained their winning streak in three nation U17 football tournament after beating Thailand 3-1 here on Sunday.
Marwa Said (26th minute and 90+4) and Monica Bah (70th) scored for Sweden, while Khwanjira Wong (65rd) scored on a penalty for Thailand.
Courtesy the win, Sweden booked a place in the final.
They had defeated hosts India 3-0 in the lung-opener on Friday.
In the opening four minutes, Thailand earned two free-kicks, but failed to score.
On the second free kick, Kanchuda Phona shot way wide of the post.
In the 9th minute, after taking a solo-run, Swedish striker Johanne Maria Renmark shot from edge of the box, but it was safely blocked by the opposition custodian.
In the 20th minute, Thailands Kanchuda Phona shot wide on a free-kick as the two teams were still searching for the first goal.
However, Sweden opened their account in the 26th minute after striker Marwa Said netted the ball into the right corner of the goal.
In a set-piece, Evelina Jovanka ...