The USWNT’s loss in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Melbourne on Sunday was heartbreaking. After a scoreless regulation and extra time, Sweden and the United States had to go seven rounds in penalty kicks to decide the match, and the deciding goal couldn’t have been any closer.
Tied in PKs and needing a save to extend the match, it appeared as if U.S. goalie Alyssa Naeher saved Sweden striker Lisa Hurtig’s shot to force an eighth round. However, replay confirmed that the ball actually crossed the line by a whisker, giving Sweden the victory and USWNT an early exit from the World Cup.
After review, the penalty is good and Sweden wins 🇸🇪
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 6, 2023
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