There is nothing to separate these two sides after 90 minutes of play as regulation time ends with the US and Sweden still tied at 0-0, and so we are heading to extra time for the first time at this Women’s World Cup!
Although the US created the majority of the match’s opportunities, it was unable to find the back of the net as a stunning save by Sweden goalkeeper Zećira Mušović prevented Lindsey Horan’s powerful strike from making the difference in the second half, before another brave effort from Mušović punched away Alex Morgan’s attempt in the dying minutes.
What happens now? Unlike the games played during the group stage, this match can’t end in a draw and a winner has to be decided by the end of the night.
The US and Sweden will now play two 15-minute halves in extra time. If no victor emerges at the end of the 30 minutes, the winner will be decided on penalty kicks.
In the penalty shootout, each team will have five shots from 12 yards and whichever team scores the most goals from those kicks will advance. If it stays level after five kicks, then sudden death penalties will be taken to decide who progresses to the quarterfinals.
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