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Paul Myers

Sweden see off United States on penalties after Netherlands beat South Africa

Lina Hurtig (number 8) celberates with her Sweden teammates after her penalty secured the shoot-out victory over the United States at the women's World Cup. © REUTERS - ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE

Holders United States were dumped out of the Women's World Cup on Sunday following a penalty shoot-out loss to Sweden. Earlier the Netherlands moved into the last eight with 2-0 victory over South Africa.

Following torrents of criticism for their lacklustre displays, the Americans dominated the Swedes at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. But they could not find a way past the Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic.

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