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Recap | Alyssa Naeher shines for U.S. during World Cup appearance

Alyssa Naeher did everything she could to will the United States to victory.

In Sunday’s Round of 16 match against Sweden, the goalkeeper posted a clean sheet through 120 minutes of play.

Even in the penalty shootout, Naeher stepped up to the spot and nailed her kick to keep the stars and stripes alive.

However, after the U.S.’s third missed penalty, the 34-year-old goalie was back between the posts, needing a save to keep her team’s hopes alive.

Sweden’s Lina Hurtig struck the ball to her left — Naeher guessed correctly and got two hands to the ball.