VILNIUS (Interstat) — Sweden W delivered a dominant second-half performance and defeated Lithuania W 5-0 on Friday, turning a tight opening period into a one-sided result behind Felicia Schroder’s hat trick. The visiting side controlled the match after halftime and scored all of its goals in a burst that left Lithuania W without a response. Sweden W improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions, while Lithuania W fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. The result marked a convincing start for Sweden W and a frustrating home opener for Lithuania W.

Schroder was the top star for Sweden W, finishing with three goals while playing the full match. Amanda Ilestedt scored once while playing 44 minutes. Stina Blackstenius also scored, doing so in 26 minutes. Matilda Vinberg recorded an assist in 64 minutes. Anna Anvegard had an assist in 77 minutes. Monica Jusu Bah and Filippa Angeldal each provided an assist in 26 minutes. Their combined work helped Sweden W pull away after the break and kept pressure on Lithuania W’s defense throughout the second half.

The scoring began in the 58th minute when Schroder found the net. Schroder struck again in the 63rd minute, giving Sweden W a firm grip on the match. Blackstenius added another goal in the 74th minute, and Ilestedt scored in the 82nd minute. Schroder finished with a hat trick, including those two strikes, while Blackstenius and Ilestedt each added one goal. Lithuania W could not generate a goal despite playing at home and making late changes to try to alter the flow.

Sweden W’s substitutes contributed to the second-half surge. Changes at the 46th, 64th and 77th minutes helped maintain energy and structure, while Lithuania W made substitutions in the 73rd, 85th and 89th minutes. The visitors’ movement and quick finishing proved decisive. Lithuania W struggled to keep possession in dangerous areas and was unable to turn its home advantage into scoring chances. Sweden W’s defense held firm when Lithuania W pushed forward late, preserving the clean sheet.

Sweden W’s attacking pressure began to tell as the second half progressed. Schroder’s movement caused problems for Lithuania W’s back line, and service from wide areas and midfield created repeated openings. Vinberg and Anvegard helped stretch the defense, while Jusu Bah and Angeldal added fresh energy after coming on. Blackstenius made an impact during her time on the field, and Ilestedt’s goal rewarded Sweden W’s sustained control. Lithuania W’s best efforts came in transition, but the final pass or shot was lacking.

The victory gives Sweden W a strong start in the competition and overall. Lithuania W will look to regroup after a difficult home defeat. Sweden W’s record in the competition now stands at one win and no losses, and its overall mark is the same. Lithuania W is now one loss and no wins in the competition and overall. The match underscored the importance of finishing chances, as Sweden W converted its best opportunities while Lithuania W could not find a breakthrough.

The second half unfolded with Sweden W increasingly confident on the ball. The visitors moved the ball quickly through midfield and attacked with numbers, forcing Lithuania W to defend deep. Once Schroder scored the opener, Sweden W kept pressing rather than protecting the lead. That approach produced more goals and prevented Lithuania W from building any momentum. The home side tried to respond with substitutions, but Sweden W’s organization and energy made a comeback unlikely.

Sweden W’s midfield kept Lithuania W from settling on the ball. The visitors won second balls and turned possession into quick attacks, often before Lithuania W could reorganize. That pattern became more pronounced as the match wore on, and Sweden W’s lead allowed the team to play with freedom. Lithuania W’s defenders faced repeated runs from Schroder and the supporting attackers, and the home side had few answers once the first goal arrived.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Lithuania W 1, Sweden W 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Lithuania W with a 65.3 percent probability to win. The actual result diverged sharply from those projections.