WATCH: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup by Sweden
In their worst showing in years, the U.S. women’s soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup by Sweden on penalties Sunday.
Neither team scored during 120 minutes of regular play and extra time, but when the game went to a shoot-out, drama ensued. Players from both teams missed shots on the goal, including U.S. soccer legend Megan Rapinoe, whose ball sailed over the net, and Kelley O’Hara, whose shot bounced off the goal post. By the time Swedish player Lina Hurtig stepped up for her chance, the penalties were tied 4-4.
Hurtig’s swift shot bounced off U.S. goalie Alyssa Naeher’s fingertips, and crossed the goal line by mere centimeters before Naeher swatted it out again. The call was so close that refs had to go to replay to confirm that Sweden had, in fact, scored.