STOCKHOLM. July 6: Sweden advanced to the semifinals of the European women's soccer championships with a 3-0 victory over France in Karlskoga, Sweden on Saturday, reports Xinhua.

Malin Andersson scored the first goal for the hosts with a penalty at the 18th minute. Corimme Diacre scored an own goal four minutes later, backheeling the ball past goalkeeper Sandrine Roux after a cross from the left flank. Kristin Jonsson completed the scoring in the 45th.

in another match of Group A at Kar las tad, one goal from Maria Angele helped Spain to beat Russia 1-0 and advance to the final four on goal difference over the French.

The final Group B matches between defending world champion Norway and Italy, and Denmark versus Germany, will be played in the Norwegian cities of Ullestrom and Moss today. It's the first time in soccer history thst two countries are co-hosting a major tournament.