Sports World News of Tuesday, 16 August 2016Source: BBCSweden knocks host Brazil out in semisSweden also defeated the USA on penalties, at the quarter-final stage (Reuters)Brazil's hopes of a first Olympic women's football gold came to an end at the semi-final stage after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat by Sweden. The hosts were frustrated by Sweden's defensive tactics and went closest to breaking the 0-0 deadlock in second-half stoppage time but Formiga's header was saved by keeper Helvig Lindahl. Both teams had a penalty saved before Lindahl blocked Andressa's effort. Lisa Dalhlkvist sealed victory for Sweden by firing past keeper Barbara. Canada and Germany are contesting the other semi-final.


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August 17, 2016 23:11 UTC