Holders the United States beat Sweden 2-0 on Thursday to maintain their perfect women's World Cup record and top Group F, setting up a last-16 clash with Spain. Lindsey Horan netted the tournament's fastest goal after three minutes and Jonna Andersson scored an own goal as the US beat the record for most goals (18) in the women's World Cup group stage. Sweden, who were also qualified before kickoff, finished second in the group with six points and will face Canada for a place in the quarterfinals. The US made a fast start when Horan tapped in the opening goal from close range from Megan Rapinoe's corner. It equaled Norway's record group-stage tally of 17 set in 1995 but despite Sweden's resistance, the mark seemed destined to be beaten at the Stade Oceane. Five minutes into the second half, Tobin Heath's header took a deflection off Andersson as the US doubled their lead. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review which ruled that Heath was not offside. Chile beat pointless Thailand 2-0 in the group's other game to finish third in the group but were eliminated from the tournament. Chile were eliminated after missing a late penalty that would have sent them through on Thursday. Francisca Lara's 86th-minute spot kick-rattled the bar as Chile finished third in Group F but short by one goal of advancing into the knockout stage. Yanara Aedo's strike bounced off the post and into the feet of keeper Waraporn Boosing as Chile scored their first women's World Cup goal, Maria Jose Urrutia doubling the lead in the second half but the South Americans came up just short. — Reuters
