Petersen's penalty saves earn Danish women draw with Swedes
Posted Thursday, July 11, 2013 by YAHOO Sport
Mariann Knudsen had given Denmark the lead midway through the first half of the Group A match, snapping up a loose ball before advancing and firing in a low shot.
Sweden equalised before halftime, defender Nilla Fischer flicking home a header after Denmark conceded a free kick in the middle of the field.
With Denmark choosing to play free-flowing, passing football, the Swedes dominated in the air and threatened regularly from set pieces.
The hosts had two chances to wrap up the game in the second half but captain Lotta Schelin saw her penalty saved by Petersen after Kosovare Asllani was tripped in the box.
Asllani stepped up to take the Swedes' second spot kick when Theresa Nielsen was penalised for handball with five minutes to go but her weak effort was also saved by Petersen.
Earlier in the day, Italy and Finland played out a 0-0 draw in the tournament's opening game in the coastal town of Halmstad.
Sweden face Finland in Gothenburg on Saturday evening, with Denmark taking on Italy in Halmstad.
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