Ridiculous charge drama sees Sweden knock out protecting FIFA Women’s World Cup champs USA

Defending champs the United States have actually crashed out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to Sweden 5-4 on charges in the round of 16. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic was the hero for Sweden, keeping ratings deadlocked at 0-0 regardless of her side being absolutely beat by the tournament-favourite Americans for 2 hours. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sweden KO United States with drama-packed winning charge. Enjoy every Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup ™ match live and complimentary on 7plus >> or stream all matches on Optus Sport >> Lina Hurtig scored the choosing area begin significant scenarios to settle a gripping shootout, which had misses out on from both sides. Hurtig’s low shot drifted upwards after being obstructed by Alyssa Naeher, who then knocked the ball away, and was at first ruled not to have actually crossed the line. That choice was overthrown on evaluation, triggering wild scenes amongst the Swedish gamers and fans at a jam-packed AAMI Park on Sunday night. Sweden’s winning charge. Credit: Channel 7The ball crossed the line by millimetres. Credit: Channel 7It is the very first time the United States have actually been beaten prior to the semi-final phase, while Sweden advance to deal with Japan in a quarter-final in Auckland on Friday. Musovic did not make a conserve in the shootout however 3 American misses out on, consisting of one by legend Megan Rapnioe and an essential shot off the post by Kelley O’Hara prior to Hurtig’s winner, resulted in Sweden’s accomplishment. Swedish gamers commemorate the unbelievable win. Credit: Getty ImagesIn a clash of 2 authentic heavyweights, the top-ranked Americans developed the bulk of the opportunities versus world No. 3 Sweden, who handled simply one shot on target. The energetic Trinity Rodman two times had actually strong shots beaten away by Musovic and won the corner that caused Horan’s strong header crashing versus the crossbar with Musovic beaten. Harmful at set pieces, Sweden developed numerous anxious minutes for the United States with balls into the location however could not handle a first-half shot on target. Horan had American fans off their seats in the 2nd half with a stinging right-foot shot that looked predestined for the internet. It was pressed large by an outstanding reflex save from Musovic, who was blindsided and just saw it late. Lynn Williams changed Rodman after 65 minutes and triggered headaches for Sweden with her speed down the best flank. Sweden didn’t handle a shot on target till the 85th minute when Sofia Jakobsson fired straight at Alyssa Naeher. Musovic conserved Alex Morgan’s close-range header from a Williams cross in the 89th minute. Morgan was rejected once again in additional time prior to giving way for Rapinoe and Williams had her low shot parried. The Diamonds are through to the Netball World Cup last after their 3-point defeat over Jamaica. The Diamonds are through to the Netball World Cup last after their 3-point defeat over Jamaica.
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