Sweden 1-0 Canada A superb team goal and a penalty save helped Sweden beat Canada to set up a World Cup quarterfinal with Germany. After a first half in which neither side dared to take control, Sweden struck. Following a quick piece of transition play, Kosovare Asllani curled a beautiful pass behind Canada’s defense that Stina Blackstenius stabbed home. Canada had a chance to equalize from the spot when VAR spotted a handball by Asllani, but Hedvig Lindahl made a superb save to deny Janine Beckie. In an end-to-end finale, that included seven minutes of added time, both sides had chances to score but neither could find the back of the net. The result sets up a Sweden vs. Germany quarterfinal. Sweden lost to Germany in the round of 16 at the last World Cup, as well as in the 2003 World Cup final. This time, with a spot in the semifinals at stake, the Swedes will be keen to get their revenge. Three things stood out from Sweden’s win over Canada that Germany will have to master if they’re to make the semifinals. Kosovare Asllani was a playmaker and a game changer on the night 1. Defensive strength Hanna Glas had a superb…