Serbian joy for the point
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Serbian joy for the point after 0-0 draw with Sweden, Cankovic says she is very proud

Serbia had never scored against Sweden before. The 0-0 draw in the World Cup qualifiers was celebrated as a victory. Results like this can affect the future of women's football in Serbia, says midfielder Jelena Cankovic.

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The former Rosengård player, now in England with Brighton, was one of several Serbians who put in a brilliant performance in the World Cup qualifying match against Sweden.

Serbia could easily have won the match. The home team had a shot that hit the post, but still celebrated the historic result.

Women's football is not at a very high level here, to be honest. So results like this are extremely important. Hopefully more girls will start playing and the association and the country as a whole will invest more in us. I feel very proud, says Jelena Cankovic.

Swedish-born defender Emma Petrovic:

We have taken very big steps forward and today we show character and also that we can stand up to very good opposition.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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