USWNT loses 3-0 to Sweden in Olympics opener
The United States women's national team began its Tokyo Olympic Games campaign with a 3-0 loss to Sweden in Japan on Wednesday.
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KO
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Kickoff
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25
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Stina Blackstenius Goal - Header
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HT
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First Half ends, Sweden 1, USA 0.
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45
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On: Julie Ertz|Off: Sam Mewis
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45
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On: Carli Lloyd|Off: Alex Morgan
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54
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Stina Blackstenius Goal - Volley
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63
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On: Olivia Schough|Off: Fridolina Rolfö
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64
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On: Lina Hurtig|Off: Stina Blackstenius
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64
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On: Megan Rapinoe|Off: Tobin Heath
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72
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Lina Hurtig Goal - Header
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75
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On: Madelen Janogy|Off: Sofia Jakobsson
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75
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On: Hanna Bennison|Off: Filippa Angeldal
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80
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On: Kristie Mewis|Off: Rose Lavelle
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80
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On: Tierna Davidson|Off: Crystal Dunn
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88
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On: Julia Roddar|Off: Jonna Andersson
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FT
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Second Half ends, Sweden 3, USA 0.
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Sweden
SWE
United States
USA
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4-2-3-1
- Lindahl
- AnderssonOn: Julia Roddar | Off: Jonna Andersson
- Björn
- Ilestedt
- Glas
- Seger
- AngeldalOn: Hanna Bennison | Off: Filippa Angeldal
- RolföOn: Olivia Schough | Off: Fridolina Rolfö
- Asllani
- JakobssonOn: Madelen Janogy | Off: Sofia Jakobsson
- BlacksteniusOn: Lina Hurtig | Off: Stina Blackstenius
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88'
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Julia Roddar
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75'
5
Hanna Bennison
Goals
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11
Stina Blackstenius
25' 54'
Goals
2
64'
8
Lina Hurtig
72'
Goals
1
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Goals
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63'
15
Olivia Schough
Goals
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Goals
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75'
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Madelen Janogy
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Game Information
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VENUE: Ajinomoto Stadium
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Tokyo, Japan
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Sweden 3, USA 0. | |
| 90'+5' | Second Half ends, Sweden 3, USA 0. | |
| 90'+3' | Julie Ertz (USA) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
Match Stats
Possession
48%
52%
Shots (on Goal)
17 (9)
13 (5)
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| 10 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 4 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 5 | Saves | 6 |
Data is currently unavailable.
Women's Olympic Tournament Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Sweden | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | United States | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | -8 | 0 |
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