Sweden reach Sochi semi-finals

Sweden reach Sochi semi-finals

Sweden have reached the semi-finals of the women's ice hockey competition after beating Vancouver bronze medallists Finland 4-2.

After a goalless first period, Finland went ahead through Venla Hovl's goal, before strikes from Anna Borgqvist and Lina Webster put the Swedes 2-1 up.

Emma Nuutinen equalised, but goals from Emma Eliasson and Emma Nordin went on to seal the victory for Sweden.

Switzerland take on the Russian Federation in today's other quarter-final.

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