USA, the current champions, are out of the World Cup on penalties in front of more than 27,000 fans in Melbourne. Lina Hurtig’s spot‑kick sent Sweden to the quarter-finals, helped significantly by the brilliance of Zecira Musovic between the sticks. It is the first time in the tournament’s history that USA have been eliminated at this early a stage.In …
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Watch the dramatic conclusion to the penalty shootout as Lina Hurtig's spot kick is ruled to have crossed the line meaning they knock holders USA out of the Women's World Cup.
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