Bad Swedish memories
Back in 2016, Sweden defeated the United States on penalties at the Rio Olympics and went on to win silver.
Afterwards U.S. keeper Hope Solo called the Swedes “cowards” and accused them of playing for the penalties.
Penalties will settle the match
The most cruel tiebreaker in all of sports has arrived.
The United States and Sweden could not score a goal in 120 minutes, forcing the teams into penalties. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals.
Buckle up, America.
Double change for Team USA
With less than a minute remaining Coach Vlatko Andonovski brings on Emily Fox and Emily Sonnett for Kelley O’Hara and Kristie Mewis.
Extra time kicks off
Here we go. Fifteen minutes to find a winner.
Half time of extra time
Still we await a breakthrough. After 15 minutes the teams remain deadlocked. Fifteen minutes left before the dreaded penalty kicks.
Double save keeps game tied
Another lovely break from Team USA. Lynn Williams' drives into the box but Zecira Musovic gets down brilliantly to push her shot out.
Lindsey Horan turns and shoots but there's Musovic again to keep the game tied.
Rapinoe comes onto the field
She's saved Team USA on multiple occasions. Can she do it again?
Megan Rapinoe subbed in by Coach Vlatko Andonovski for Alex Morgan.
Great low drive from Morgan
Alex Morgan drives into the box and hits a lovely low shot. But there's Zecira Musovic again and she palms the ball out for a corner.
Alex Morgan didn't want overtime
U.S. veteran Alex Morgan nearly ended it regulation with a header at close range that forced a diving stop Zecira Musovic stop in the 89th minute.
Through 90 minutes, the Americans outshot the Swedes, 13-6, and have more shots on target, 6-1.
A U.S. elimination would seem particularly cruel at this point.
Extra time underway
And we're off. The first 15-minute half of extra time is underway.