The Americans’ bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive Women's World Cup title ended Sunday on penalty kicks when Lina Hurtig converted and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 after a scoreless draw.
The Americans’ bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title ended Sunday night on penalty kicks when Lina Hurtig converted and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 after a scoreless draw.It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup.
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fails to save a penalty from Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo during the World Cup round of 16 match on Aug. 6, 2023. The loss was somewhat expected based on the Americans’ listless play through three group stage matches. But they played their best game of this World Cup against Sweden, only to have it decided by penalties.
United States players react after losing their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Sweden in a penalty shootout in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 6, 2023.Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on Saturday night. She came on in extra time against Sweden and in her final game and few minutes of action, she failed to control a ball played in deep, whiffed on a rebound, hit the side of the net with a corner and then missed the penalty that would have won the game for the United States.The Americans struggled through group play with just four goals in three matches.
Naeher punched the ball away from a crowded goal on an early Sweden corner kick. Three of the Swedes’ goals against Italy came on set pieces.
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