U.S. Women's Soccer Team Knocked Out of World Cup by Sweden
  • 9 months ago
In a highly anticipated match, the United States was eliminated from the Women's World Cup by Sweden. The game ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes of regulation play, leading to a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. Both teams had their share of missed shots during the shootout, but Sweden managed to secure a 5-4 victory when U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher couldn't save a shot from Lina Hurtig. Throughout the game, the U.S. initially dominated possession and had more shots on goal, but Sweden steadily increased the pressure and had a few close attempts. Megan Rapinoe, a star midfielder for the U.S. team and a member of previous World Cup-winning squads, entered the game during extra time. Sweden advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face Japan.
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