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The Latest: Solo calls Swedish team 'cowards' after US loss

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics being held in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

5:45 p.m.

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo didn't shy away from what she thought of the Swedish team that eliminated the Americans from the Olympics in a penalty shootout.

Following Friday's loss, Solo said she thinks the U.S. team "played a bunch of cowards. The best team did not win today, I strongly and firmly believe that."

Solo was criticizing Sweden's style of play, which was defensive throughout the match.

In response, Sweden coach Pia Sundhage said: "It's OK to be a coward if you win.