The United States and Sweden are scoreless at halftime in the Women's World Cup Round of 16.
The first half of play was controlled by the U.S. team, which monopolized possession and had at least two shots on goal to Sweden's zero. But the score was nil-nil at the midway point.
United States' Andi Sullivan, left, and Sweden's Kosovare Asllani, center, compete for the ball during the Women's World Cup Round of 16 soccer match in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.But their footwork in the group stage didn't equate to many goals, or victories. They handily beat Vietnam in a 3-0 match, but their matches against the Netherlands and Portugal both ended in draws.
U.S. and Sweden play in the FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 in Melbourne, Australia, August 6, 2023.MORE: FIFA investigating misconduct allegations involving Zambia at Women's World Cup They topped their group with nine points after handily trouncing Argentina, Italy and South Africa. Only two other teams, England and Japan, left the group round undefeated.
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