swedencelebrate.jpg Stina Blackstenius and Magdalena Ericsson, of Sweden, celebrate after winning their quarterfinal against the US. Photo: ReutersLisa Dahlkvist converted Sweden's final penalty after Alex Morgan and Christen Press missed for the holders in the shootout. The United States, who dominated large parts of the match, have won four of the last five Olympic golds and had never not reached the Games final. Germany will face Canada in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, while Sweden will face the winner of Friday's other quarter-final between hosts Brazil and Australia. Sweden scored against the United States in 61 minutes when Stina Blackstenius ran on to a defence-splitting pass and calmly slotted the ball past U.S. keeper Hope Solo.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 13, 2016 00:22 UTC