Read the full match report of the Women’s European Qualifiers play-offs as Sweden Women thrash Lithuania 10-0 with brilliant braces from Blackstenius and Ilestedt in Solna.
Sweden women put ten past Lithuania in a historic qualifier masterclass
Sweden Women produced an unforgettable exhibition of attacking football, thrashing Lithuania Women 10-0 in the second leg of the European Qualifiers play-offs at the Strawberry Arena in Solna.
The hosts dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, leaving the visitors with no breathing room. Stina Blackstenius and Amanda Ilestedt bagged memorable braces, while a flurry of goals from their teammates ensured a record-breaking night for the Swedish side.
Blistering first half leaves Lithuania completely stunned
The home crowd was treated to a goal fest right from the start. Nathalie Björn opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a neat finish before Stina Blackstenius doubled the lead five minutes later.
Sweden’s relentless pressure continued as Felicia Schröder and company tore through the Lithuanian defense. See also: Norway Women secure 6-0 triumph over Romania
Emma Holmberg added a third in the 25th minute, and Hanna Lundkvist joined the scoresheet shortly after. Felicia Schröder then stole the spotlight just before halftime, netting two brilliant goals in the 36th minute and during stoppage time to give Sweden an unassailable seven-goal lead heading into the break.
Second-half procession rounds off record victory
There was no let-up from Sweden in the second half. Blackstenius grabbed her second of the night in the 52nd minute with a clinical strike. Amanda Ilestedt then got on the scoresheet just before the hour mark, heading home cleanly.
Lithuania’s misery deepened in the 69th minute when Vaiva Šeškute inadvertently turned the ball into her own net. Ilestedt wrapped up the scoring in the 81st minute with her second goal, completing a historic 10-0 victory and sealing a magnificent aggregate triumph in Solna.