Chelsea LFC Stopper Lindahl Through To Olympic Semis
The Chelsea Ladies goalkeeper was the heroine for Sweden as they booked a place in the last four of the Rio games courtesy of a 4:3 penalty shootout win over US.
The game at Mane Garincha Stadium was level after extra time with Blackstenius and Morgan scoring a goal apiece for each side in normal time.
The Swedish experienced shot stopper made crucial saves throughout the game but what proved the most decisive was a save down the right to stop Anthony Morgan who took the first spot kick for the US.
Every other player dispatched their spot kick with Lisa Dahlkvist stepping up to convert the winning penalty for Sweden.
Sweden will now face either Australia or Brazil in the last four as they hope to better their performance at the last Olympics when the claimed the bronze medal.
Mikel Obi our other contingent at the Olympics will captain Team Nigeria for their crunch quarter final tie vs Denmark.
The game at Mane Garincha Stadium was level after extra time with Blackstenius and Morgan scoring a goal apiece for each side in normal time.
The Swedish experienced shot stopper made crucial saves throughout the game but what proved the most decisive was a save down the right to stop Anthony Morgan who took the first spot kick for the US.
Every other player dispatched their spot kick with Lisa Dahlkvist stepping up to convert the winning penalty for Sweden.
Sweden will now face either Australia or Brazil in the last four as they hope to better their performance at the last Olympics when the claimed the bronze medal.
Mikel Obi our other contingent at the Olympics will captain Team Nigeria for their crunch quarter final tie vs Denmark.