The U.S. Women’s National Team drew Sweden 0-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 32,716 at Winnipeg Stadium to remain in first place of Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Sweden’s strongest opportunity and only shot on goal came in the 77th minute from a set piece play. After a scramble in the USA box, Caroline Seger took a shot that looked like it would give Sweden the lead, but U.S. defender Meghan Klingenberg made an unbelievable save, heading the ball off the goal line with a little help from the crossbar to keep Sweden off the board.
In the day’s other Group D match, Australia defeated Nigeria 2-0 with two second half goals by Kyah Simon. Following today’s matches, the USA (1-0-1; 4 points) sits in first place of Group D, followed by Australia (1-1-0; 3 points), Sweden (0-0-2; 2 points) and Nigeria (0-1-1; 1 point).
The U.S. continues the tournament against Nigeria on June 16 at BC Place in Vancouver where it will wrap up Group D play. Fans can follow in-game updates on Twitter (@ussoccer_wnt and @ussoccer_esp).
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