SWEDEN HAVE ADVANCED! THE US IS ELIMINATED! Hurtig’s penalty was saved, but Naeher loses control and it’s all over! VAR made the decision. The defending champions are knocked out.
Thank you for joining me for this thrilling match! The US had many chances in regular and extra time, with Horan posing a particular threat, but Musovic kept them out, leading to a penalty shootout. The US’ Smith had the opportunity to send her team to the quarter-finals but couldn’t convert the penalty. In the end, Hurtig scored the decisive goal. This is the first time the US has not reached at least the semi-finals. It’s Sweden’s day.
Updated at 13.12 BST
Key events
– Sweden advances, while the US is eliminated.
– Hurtig’s penalty was saved, but Naeher loses control.
– VAR determines the outcome. The defending champions are out.
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Thank you for joining us for this thrilling match! The US had numerous chances throughout regular and extra time, with Horan proving to be a particular threat. However, Musovic made several crucial saves, leading to a penalty shootout. The US’ Smith had an opportunity to send her team to the quarter-finals, but she failed to convert the penalty. Ultimately, Hurtig scored the deciding goal. This marks the earliest exit for a defending champion. Read our report on Sweden’s victory here.
England will be playing tomorrow, and we will provide live coverage. Read this as preparation.
Updated at 14.04 BST
After her heroic performance, Musovic has been named Player of the Match.
Check out the emotions on the field when referee Stephanie Frappart confirmed that Sweden had scored Hurtig’s penalty.
Musovic made a total of 11 saves in the game, including some impressive ones.
A reader, Nicholas, raises a good point regarding the controversy in the game. I agree and apologize for the misinterpretation. It was indeed a dramatic end, not controversial.
The US’s failure to convert their chances with clinical finishing has cost them. In their four matches at this World Cup, the opposition has only had two shots on target, yet the US is heading home. They have only scored four goals from open play, despite having 27 shots on target.
Even Beth Mead can’t believe what just happened!
One of our readers, Liisa, provides a critical assessment of the penalty shootout.
Watch the controversial end to the game here.
US co-captain Lindsey Horan expresses her pride in the team’s performance.
Now, let’s talk about Sweden. Their performance in normal and extra time was lackluster, with no real attacking threat. Musovic’s superb saves against Horan and Morgan kept Sweden in the game. Bennison also deserves recognition for her penalty. As for Hurtig, her penalty may not have been spectacular, but it got the job done.
Rapinoe’s missed penalty will be her last touch of a ball in a US shirt, as she plans to retire at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season.
US head coach Vlatko Andonovski has been heavily criticized throughout the tournament, and his decisions will once again be questioned, especially regarding the substitutions made during the shootout. Sweden will face Japan in the quarter-finals.
US fans had high expectations for this match, and although the team played well, they were unable to overcome Musovic’s incredible saves and their own lack of clinical finishing. The US’s early exit from the tournament is a big disappointment.
The US is out! This is the earliest exit for the defending champions. The US’s key players failed to step up, with Rapinoe and O’Hara missing penalties. Smith had a chance to win the shootout for the US, but Sweden managed to equalize.
Hurtig’s penalty was initially saved, but the ball crossed the line before she could clear it. VAR confirmed the goal, and Sweden celebrated their victory.
O’Hara misses! Sweden 4-4 USA
O’Hara was the next to take a penalty, but she hit the right post and missed.
Eriksson scores! Sweden 4-4 USA
Eriksson takes a confident penalty and scores.
Naeher scores! Sweden 3-4 USA
Naeher, the US goalkeeper, steps up and sends her opposite number the wrong way to score.
Bennison scores! Sweden 3-3 USA
Bennison scores an excellent penalty, keeping Sweden in the shootout.
Smith misses! Sweden 2-3 USA
Smith misses a crucial penalty that would have secured a quarter-final spot for the US.
Blomqvist misses! Sweden 2-3 USA
Blomqvist takes a strong penalty, but Naeher makes the save.
Rapinoe misses! Sweden 2-3 USA
Rapinoe’s penalty goes over the bar.
Bjorn misses! Sweden 2-3 USA
Bjorn takes her penalty but puts it over the bar.
Mewis scores! Sweden 2-3 USA
Mewis keeps her composure and slots the ball into the net.
Rubensson scores! Sweden 2-2 USA
Rubensson takes a clean penalty and scores.
Horan scores! Sweden 1-2 USA
Horan converts her penalty confidently.
Rolfo scores! Sweden 1-1 USA
Rolfo’s penalty finds the back of the net.
Sullivan scores! Sweden 0-1 USA
Sullivan takes the first penalty and scores, giving the US the lead.
The US will take the first penalty.
The match has ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Who will come out on top?
Penalties will decide the winner of this match. Who will handle the pressure better?
Full-time whistle. The match has ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time.
Sweden 0-0 USA after extra time. The match will now be decided by a penalty shootout.