The four goals Australia conceded in its three group games had all been the result of defensive lapses but, sadly, the exuberant young Australians did not learn their lessons.
They conceded two goals in the first 16 minutes against the Swedes, with the scorer of each unmarked inside the Australian penalty area.
A spectacular curling 40th minute shot from dual international Ellyse Perry halved the deficit.
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