The Swedish playoff spot was secured despite two rounds still remaining in the group stage.
This means that Sweden is guaranteed at least a quarterfinal spot in the World Championship in South Korea.
I'm very happy about our performance today, says Hasselborg in SVT's broadcast.
The Swedish team fell behind immediately, 0–2, but could in the seventh round take the lead for the first time, 4–3, after taking a two.
During the two final rounds that will be decided on Friday, Sweden can secure a spot among the two best teams that go directly to the semifinal.
Sweden has Switzerland and Japan left to meet in the group stage.
That's the goal we set beforehand and we'll go hard for it, says Anna Hasselborg.
