Alyssa Naeher, goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National Team and the Chicago Red Stars, did what she could in Sunday’s match against Sweden, diving to make a save during the penalty shootout and converting on her own kick to briefly give the U.S. a 4-3 lead.
But in the end it was a millimeter that made the difference. Forward Lina Hurtig converted to clinch the shootout 5-4 as Sweden ousted two-time reigning champion United States out of the World Cup in Round 16 after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time.
