U.S. falls to Sweden, finishes second in Group C

Lisa Dahlkvist converted a penalty, Nilla Fischer scored on a free kick and Sweden beat the Americans for the first time in World Cup play on Wednesday night, a 2-1 victory that forces the U.S. to play Brazil in the quarterfinals.
Jul 7, 2011, 12:33 am - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Sweden
United States
  • KO
  • 14
  • 16
  • 35
  • HT
  • 45+3
  • 46
  • 59
  • 60
  • 65
  • 67
  • 73
  • 77
  • 88
  • FT
  • 90+4
  • 90+4

Match Commentary

90'+4'
Second Half ends, Sweden 2, USA 1.
90'+4'
Match ends, Sweden 2, USA 1.
90'+2'
Corner, Sweden. Conceded by Stephanie Cox.
Match Stats
SWEUSA
Possession
47%
5347
53%
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shot Attempts
9
20
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
6
3
Saves
5
3