But two minutes later Spain scored again, sealing a spot in the decider and handing Sweden their fourth defeat in five World Cup semi-finals. "I'm so tired of crying championship tears," a bitterly disappointed Asllani said in a televised interview, wiping tears from her eyes throughout. Sweden have not won a major tournament since the inaugural Women's Euros in 1984. Their sole visit to the Women's World Cup final in 2003 also ended in defeat. It really sucks, we dreamed of a World Cup final," Asllani said.

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Persons: Hannah Mckay AUCKLAND, Kosovare Asllani, Rebecka, Asllani, Peter Gerhardssson, Magdalena Eriksson, " Eriksson, Philip O'Connor, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, World, Spain, Sweden, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Eden, Auckland , New Zealand, Auckland, Canada, Australia, England