The Three-time defending Olympic gold medalist U.S. fell to Sweden 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the first quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer tournament, forcing the U.S. women to make an unexpected early exit from competition.
Julie Johnston returned to the starting lineup for the U.S. after missing the team’s last two matches with a groin strain.
In the fourth minute, Morgan Brian had the first scoring chance of the match as she took a shot at the top of the box that forced Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl into a save.
Sweden responded with some pressure on the U.S. defense through the counter attack, but could not create any concrete opportunities.
There was a brief injury scare midway through the first half after USA's Alex Morgan got in a tussle during a corner kick. She stayed on the ground holding her lower right leg, but eventually got up on her own and stayed on the field.
The best chance of the first half came from Carli Lloyd in the 28th minute. After connecting with a cross from Morgan, her volley went right into the path of Lindahl who knocked the ball away.
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