Sweden put down a statement 4-1 win over Germany at the Women’s European Championship on Saturday and secured a potentially easier route to the final.

Sweden has secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Germany at the Women’s European Championship. The win guarantees Sweden the top spot in Group C and a potentially easier path to the final as it avoids the possibility of facing Spain in the semifinals.

Sweden, who have scored eight goals and conceded just one so far, are still seeking their second continental crown, having been runners-up three times since lifting the trophy 41 years ago