Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup.
“I think we showed that we can play really good football,” said Ilestedt. “The teamwork we are showing, it’s unbelievable. Winning just feels amazing.”
Riko Ueki’s penalty attempt for Japan in the 76th minute hit the crossbar and bounced clear of the goal, but Musovic was finally beaten in the 86th minute when substitute Honoka Hayashi cut Sweden’s lead to 2-1.in extra time earlier Friday. Japan had beaten Spain 4-0 in group play. “We fought so hard because we wanted it,” she said. “We want to go to the next round, of course. We will come back stronger.”Japan’s exit means there will be a first-time winner at this World Cup. Japan won in 2011, and previous winners Germany, Norway and the United States were all eliminated earlier in the tournament.
Japan’s run in the World Cup ended with 14 goals, more than any team left in the tournament. Hinata Miyazawa finished with five of those goals to lead the Golden Boot race, matching the team record set by Homare Sawa in Japan’s 2011 title run.on penalties following a scoreless draw on Sunday. The victory came by just millimeters, when goal-line technology showed that Lina Hurtig’s attempt crossed the line before it could be saved by American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
Stina Blackstenius beat a defender Saki Kumagai and faced Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita one-on-one in the 25th minute but her shot went wide.
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