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Alex Morgan joking before the eighth final against Sweden: "Grown in recent days"

8/5/2023, 9:03:32 AM

Highlights: Sweden scored five of nine goals in the group stage via set pieces. Four of these were scored on headers from corners. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski says his team has trained and analysed a lot. Alex Morgan has faced Sweden many times during her career. The 34-year-old striker says she has great respect for the Swedish national team. "I've grown a few inches in the last few days," she says jokingly. "We know it's going to be a challenging match.

Sweden has poured in goals on set pieces in the World Cup. Alex Morgan, 34, believes the U.S. is well prepared for the finals. "I've grown a few inches in the last few days," she says jokingly.


During the group stage, Sweden scored five of nine goals via set pieces. Four of these were scored on headers from corners. A poisonous weapon, according to Blågult's upcoming opponents.

"We have trained and analysed a lot to try to defend against it," U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski said at a press conference ahead of the semifinals.

Morgan pays tribute to Sweden

Alex Morgan has faced Sweden many times during her career, and the 34-year-old striker says she has great respect for the Swedish national team.

"They are a physical team that is good at set pieces. They have very technical players and they always have a good mentality. I think we've faced them in every championship I've played," she says, adding:

"We know it's going to be a challenging match.

Hear Alex Morgan's joking response in the player above.