The U.S. women’s national team and Sweden are knotted at 0-0 through 45 minutes in a heavyweight matchup to advance to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals.
. They might not have even qualified for the knockout rounds had Portugal's late attempt clanged off the post.
Sweden, though, finished first in Group G in relatively comfortable fashion. The nation won all three games against Italy, Argentina and South Africa thanks to scoring nine goals and conceding just once, so momentum is currently on its side. The winner would then meet Japan in the quarterfinals on Friday, Aug. 11. Japan topped Group C -- which comprised Spain, Zambia and Costa Rica -- in dominating fashion, winning all three games with 11 goals scored and zero conceded.
The U.S. shook up its starting lineup for the game with midfielder Rose Lavelle suspended, turning to Emily Sonnett for her first-ever World Cup start. Rodman rejoined the starters after coming off the bench against Portugal, a move that paid off in the first half.
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