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The United States’ Women’s World Cup hopes are on the line as the defending champions face Sweden in the last-16 in Melbourne.
The USA only scraped through Group E as runners-up, with the four-time champions avoiding an early exit by the narrowest of margins as Portugal hit the post in stoppage time
Vlatko Andonovski’s side are under pressure after failing to win two World Cup group stage matches for the first time in their history, and face a Sweden side who cruised into the last-16 with three wins out of three.
Sweden defeated the USA 3-0 on their way to winning the Olympics silver medal two years ago, and the side ranked third in the world will be confident that they can pull off the upset.
Earlier, Jill Roord scored her fourth goal of the tournament as the Netherlands marched into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium.
Follow live updates from USA vs Sweden as the World Cup last-16 continues.
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA vs Sweden
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Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
88 mins: A late corner for Sweden and it’s another dangerous inswinger. Morgan heads it away bravely at the near post before Angeldal slices well wide with an effort from the edge of the box.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:46
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
85 mins: CHANCE! Well, it’s taken 85 minutes but Sweden finally have a shot on target. Jakobsson, off the bench, drifts in from the right and the US defenders continue to back off. She tries her luck on goal but it’s straight down the throat of Naeher who makes the regulation save.
Should she have done better with that chance?
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:44
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
84 mins: Morgan fires into the side netting from a tight angle but the American striker was in an offside position regardless.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:42
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
82 mins: Under ten minutes to go as Sweden turn to their bench for the first time with a double change. Sofia Jakobsson and Lina Hurtig come on with Kaneryd and Asllani the two making way.
We are heading for extra time, aren’t we?
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:39
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
76 mins: Another chance comes and goes for America as the ball arrives at the feet of Sonnett on the edge of the box. The midfielder lets fly but sends it well over the bar.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:34
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
72 mins: A promising first burst from Williams off the bench, who easily has the beating of Andersson. She clips in a tempting cross but nobody in a white shirt gambles and Sweden can clear.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:30
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
68 mins: Asllani swings in another dangerous free-kick but Naeher impresses once again, rising high and claiming the ball with Eriksson looking to nod home.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:26
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
66 mins: The first change as the US bring off Rodman with Lynn Williams coming on to replace her in the forward line.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:24
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
63 mins: More trouble for Sweden down the US right. This time it’s Smith who picks up the ball in plenty of space inside the box, but it’s a poor first touch from the winger which allows Musovic to close down the shooting opportunity.
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:21
Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA 0-0 Sweden
59 mins: More possession for the US who have picked up where they left off in the first half. Megan Rapinoe is warming up on the touchline – how long until the US turn to her off the bench?
Ben Fleming6 August 2023 11:18