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USWNT beat Netherlands on penalties to reach semis

The United States women's national team are through to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic soccer semifinals after a penalty shootout win against Netherlands, following a 2-2 draw after extra-time.

Vivianne Miedema, who was making her 100th appearance for Netherlands, scored in each half while a stunning three minutes for Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams in the first half saw them take an early lead.

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Miedema has been the player of the tournament, scoring 10 goals in total. Her tally is the highest ever achieved by a women's player in the Olympics.