Swedish key player to hospital after nasty bang

It was in the third period that Sofia Joelsson collided with an opposing player in midfield. Joelsson tried to get up and get off the field but collapsed halfway to the sideline.

– It’s awful when an athlete gets such an injury and especially when you can not stand up. It’s not a nice feeling to stand there and watch, it’s nasty, says national team captain Åsa Karlsson.

“Huge loss”

Joelsson was taken off the field and taken to hospital for further examination.

– She is a fantastic player and we keep our fingers crossed that she will be completely restored. It’s a huge loss if she can not play more in this World Cup.

Sweden followed up the premiere victory against Slovakia with 22-3 with a new big crush. Germany was defeated by a full 20-0.

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