US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw (Yahoo Sports)

The U.S. goalkeeper criticized the Swedes for the way they played Friday in beating the Americans in a penalty shootout – a result that means the world’s top-ranked team will miss out on a medal in women’s soccer for the first time. The Swedes beat the U.S. 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals. ”It’s OK to be a coward if you win,” responded Sweden coach Pia Sundhage, the same woman who coached the United States to back-to-back Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.