The Swedes took the lead as early as the fourth minute through Rusul Kafaji, who struck a shot from outside the penalty box that hit the back of the net.

The hosts looked to strike back as Sumati Kumari threatened down the left flank, but the visitors were not to be troubled. Sweden, however, extended their lead in the 16th minute following a corner – Rusul’s floater being headed in by skipper Elma Nelhage.

A stoppage-time goal sent India into the final against Sweden on Thursday, with the European side having won the pool stage tie 3-0.

The recent appointment of Dennerby as India’s U-17 women’s coach raised a few eyebrows, and underlined the ambitions of the nation hosting next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

As a veteran of three FIFA Women’s World Cups with Nigeria and his native Sweden, the 60-year-old is one of the most experienced and respected coaches in the female game.

Sweden scored twice in the first half to record a convincing win against an India side preparing for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on home soil.