Anna Sandberg: Man United Women star keeps up fine form on international duty

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·29 November 2025

Manchester United Women had numerous players in action on a busy night of international football.

Sweden lost 1-2 to France in the Nations League 3rd place first leg but the young Swede grabbed an assist in the match.

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She made a trademark overlapping run and lofted a pinpoint ball into the penalty box that was headed in by Stina Blackstenius.

Sandberg won two tackles and also six of her eight ground duels on the night.

The left back also had three key passes in the game and found her intended target four times from crosses in a very productive evening.

Olme also played the 90 minutes and made one key pass, with a 78% passing accuracy.

She also won an incredible nine out of ten duels in the match and made four interceptions.

Olme also cleared the ball three times in a fantastic defensive effort.

Rolfo was the final Swede with United connections to be involved in the game.

She came on as a substitute after the hour mark and won her only ground duel but lost her three aerial duels.

Rolfo struggled to get involved, having just one shot on goal and completing only five passes during her time on the pitch.

The French striker was on the winning side against her three Swedish teammates.

She played 76 minutes of the match, making two key passes.

Malard also had two shots on goal with one being blocked. The Frenchwoman did win 100% of her aerial duels, however.

Janssen captained her side to a 2-1 win over Portugal in a friendly.

She played 61 minutes, making three clearances and an interception.

The calm Dutchwoman also won her only ground duel and completed 91% of her passes out from the back.

The Norwegian played 90 minutes of Norway’s 3-1 win over Brazil in a friendly.

She had a total of two shots and completed her only dribble attempt.

Naalsund also won four ground duels and came out on top in one aerial battle.

The 18 year old also played 90 minutes in Wales’ 1-1 friendly draw with South Korea.

She had one effort on goal and completed 79% of her passing attempts.

The youngster also won tackle and completed five duels in a hard-working shift for her national side.

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