Sweden Defeats Defiant Chile in Women's World Cup After Weather Delay

Thunder prompted a delay in the match in the 72nd minute. It was resumed about 40 minutes later, and Sweden score twice late to earn all three points.

RENNES, France (AP) – Kosovare Asllani's goal after a weather delay broke up a scoreless stalemate and Sweden went on to win its Women's World Cup opener 2-0 on Tuesday and spoil Chile's debut in the tournament.

Thunder prompted a delay in the match in the 72nd minute. It was resumed about 40 minutes later.

Asllani's goal, Sweden's 60th in World Cup play, came in the 83rd minute. Madelen Janogy came in off the bench and added a goal in stoppage time for the Swedes, who are ranked No. 9 in the world.

#WWCTelemundo: ¡ #SWE se pone en ventaja!

Con un remate dentro del área, Kosovare Asllani marca para las europeas ⚽ pic.twitter.com/JBu2KgH3yk

— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 11, 2019

Chile, ranked No. 39 and the fifth South American team to play in a World Cup, was hurt in the 59th minute when Maria Urrutia was injured and had to be stretchered off. It was about the same time that heavy rains moved in at Roazhon Park.

The teams play in the same group with the defending champion United States and Thailand.