Losing dramatic penalty shootout, US team becomes former champion

USA 0-0 Sweden (penalty: 4-5)

Entering the round of 16, the US team made fans suspicious with their performance in the group stage. Meanwhile, the Swedish team impressed with 9 absolute points and had the second highest scoring attack.

The confrontation between the world's number 1 and number 3 teams took place in a one-sided match. The defending champion - the US team - completely dominated the match.

After the opening whistle, the US team poured into the Swedish field and put a lot of pressure on goalkeeper Zecira Musovic. Trinity Rodman had 2 dangerous shots but could not beat the opponent goalkeeper. When Musovic was defeated, Horan's header hit the crossbar.

In the second half, the game did not change. Coach Vlatko Andonovski's players continued to press the pitch and regularly fired shots. However, the Swedish defense remained focused, blocking the opponent's opportunities. Goalkeeper Musovic was the most prominent factor.

The US team dominated but could not defeat the Swedish team in the round of 16.

The US team was more cautious in extra time. The match was still goalless, forcing the two teams to decide the winner by penalty shootout. Both goalkeepers Musovic and Alyssa Naeher showed their talent with saves.

The penalty shootout went to the luckier team - Sweden. In the decisive kick, US goalkeeper Naeher parried his opponent's shot, but the ball bounced into the goal. Goal-line technology allowed the referee to confirm that the ball had crossed the goal line before the US goalkeeper made his next save.

Defeating the US team, Sweden entered the quarter-finals to meet Japan.

Result: USA 0-0 Sweden (penalty shootout: 4-5)

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