Sweden knock out reigning World Cup champions US in penalty shootout

MELBOURNE — Sweden beat the United States 5-4 on penalties to condemn the defending champions to their earliest Women's World Cup exit on Sunday (Aug 6) after the teams were locked at 0-0 at the end of extra time. Lina Hurtig struck the winning spot-kick at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium to cap a madcap shootout in the round of 16 clash,...

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