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Netherlands beats Sweden to set up Women's World Cup final with U.S.

The Netherlands will play the United States for the Women's World Cup title after Jackie Groenen sealed a 1-0 victory over Sweden in extra time on Wednesday night.

A slick passing sequence ended in the 99th minute with Groenen driving a shot from outside the penalty area past goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl.

The goal that broke the deadlock in a sweltering stadium set up a meeting between the European champions and the reigning world champions.

And it means that for the first time since 2003, the final will include two female coaches. With Jill Ellis coaching the U.