After Penalty Shattered Megan Rapinoe’s World Cup Run, Rival Star Willing to Tattoo the Game-Winning Moment

Sweden did the unthinkable in the Women’s ongoing World Cup, knocking out the USWNT in the Round of 16. The defending champions, who were labelled as the prime contender to lift the title, faced a tough challenge against Sweden as the game dragged on to the penalties.

While USWNT star Megan Rapinoe missed a crucial penalty. Sweden’s Lina Hurtig converted a stunning penalty that sent Team USA packing out of the World Cup. Fans ever since have been raving about the moment with some suggesting that the Swede, ink the now iconic penalty. Hurting recently responded to the fan demands and said she’d think about it if Sweden manages to lift their maiden World Cup title.

Hurtig pondering on tattooing the penalty that ended Megan Rapinoe’s dream

Lina Hurtig displayed nerves of steel as she stepped on to take a crucial penalty for Sweden in the R16 against the USWNT. The Sweden star was facing sudden death with an expected miss to keep the USWNT alive in the game. However, with penalties leveled at 4-4, Hurtig slammed the ball past Alyssa Naeher to seal the win for Sweden.

With the goal, Hurtig made history as Sweden became the first team to knock Team USA out of the World Cup before the semi-final stages. Fans have now urged that the Swede get a tattoo of the iconic penalty that ended USWNT’s dream. Hurtig responded to the requests and said that if Sweden manages to win the World Cup, she would think about getting an ink of the moment.

“If we win gold, it’s not impossible. The (goal-line) picture I’ve seen a lot, the penalty not so much. I don’t want to see it again. I get a little pain in my stomach, actually. There’s so many feelings that come up when I see it.”

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Sweden will now be up in action against Spain in the semi-finals of the tournament. The winner of the game will face the winner in the second semi-final between England and Australia. Sweden, in their nine attempts, has failed to win the World Cup title, but a win over Spain will definitely put the side in strong contention.

Sweden set to face Ivana Andres’ Spain

Sweden will be locking horns against European rivals in Spain in the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup. This game is set to be a high-profile thriller. Sweden has been on a winning streak since their very first game.

Spain has bounced back stronger following against Japan in their group-stage game. The side thrashed Switzerland 5-1 before defeating the Netherlands 2-1 to book their berth in the semi-final.

It will be interesting to see who will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated clash between the two European heavyweights.

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