Sydney (Australia), Aug 6 (Ians) Sweden ended the top-ranked United States’ title defence on Sunday after prevailing in a dramatic penalty shootout, while the Netherlands downed underdogs South Africa 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Sweden ranked third, inflicted the U.S.’ earliest-ever Women’s World Cup exit after winning a nerve-jangling penalty shootout 5-4. The two teams had been deadlocked 0-0 after extra time in Melbourne.
The U.S. missed three penalties in the shootout, including from retiring superstar Megan Rapinoe, and Sweden missed two, reports Xinhua.
In the seventh round of penalties, substitute Lina Hurtig proved Sweden’s hero, but only after a Var confirmation was needed to determine whether the ball had crossed the line before American keeper Alyssa Naeher caught it.
“I think we came out today and showed what we’re all about,” U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski said. “Unfortunately,...
Sweden ranked third, inflicted the U.S.’ earliest-ever Women’s World Cup exit after winning a nerve-jangling penalty shootout 5-4. The two teams had been deadlocked 0-0 after extra time in Melbourne.
The U.S. missed three penalties in the shootout, including from retiring superstar Megan Rapinoe, and Sweden missed two, reports Xinhua.
In the seventh round of penalties, substitute Lina Hurtig proved Sweden’s hero, but only after a Var confirmation was needed to determine whether the ball had crossed the line before American keeper Alyssa Naeher caught it.
“I think we came out today and showed what we’re all about,” U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski said. “Unfortunately,...
- 8/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sydney, July 23 (Ians) Sweden pulled off a 2-1 victory over South Africa, while the Netherlands narrowly beat Portugal 1-0. However, France were held to a 0-0 draw by Jamaica on another eventful day in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday.
Group F favourites France didn’t deliver as expected at the damp Sydney Football Stadium and have much to do if they hope to clinch an elusive title.
In front of a 39,000-strong crowd, the world’s fifth-ranked team, France, dominated the game but fell short of breaking through Jamaica’s defense. Underdogs Jamaica celebrated their first-ever point in the tournament, reports Xinhua.
Despite missing several key players, Jamaica’s steadfast defense stood out. Their landmark performance, however, was marred when star striker Khadija Shaw was sent off in the final minutes after receiving her second yellow card.
France were left to rue several missed opportunities from Kadidiatou Diani,...
Group F favourites France didn’t deliver as expected at the damp Sydney Football Stadium and have much to do if they hope to clinch an elusive title.
In front of a 39,000-strong crowd, the world’s fifth-ranked team, France, dominated the game but fell short of breaking through Jamaica’s defense. Underdogs Jamaica celebrated their first-ever point in the tournament, reports Xinhua.
Despite missing several key players, Jamaica’s steadfast defense stood out. Their landmark performance, however, was marred when star striker Khadija Shaw was sent off in the final minutes after receiving her second yellow card.
France were left to rue several missed opportunities from Kadidiatou Diani,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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