Reigning champions USA are DUMPED OUT of the Women's World Cup on penalties after a dramatic shoot-out saw three USWNT stars - including Megan Rapinoe - miss to see Sweden advance

World Cup holders the USA crashed out of the tournament at the last-16 stage after losing 5-4 on penalties to Sweden following a dramatic clash. The USWNT headed into the game under pressure, having come second in their group and faced a Sweden side who had topped theirs with three comfortable wins from three. Vlatko Andonovski's outfit were much better as they dominated the clash but were thwarted by several superb saves from Swedish stopper Zecira Musovic. Lindsey Horan also hit the crossbar in the first half, before Musovic pulled off a sensational one-handed stop from her in the second period. In the final moments of the 90 minutes, the Chelsea keeper also prevented a certain Alex Morgan goal at point-blank range. Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating the USWNT 5-4 on penalties Lina Hurtig scored the decisive penalty as Sweden fought back from 3-2 down in the shootout There was much drama as it wasn't clear whether her effort - which was originally saved by Alyssa Naeher - had crossed the line, before VAR ruled that it had, to send Sweden through USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe was one of three American stars to miss their spot kick It was heartbreak for the holders who put in their best performance of the whole tournament In total, Musovic made 11 saves to keep her country in the World Cup. Often starved of possession, the Swedes did not have a shot on goal until the 85th minute when substitute Sofia Jakobsson danced into the area, only to shoot straight at Alyssa Naeher. The US continued to dominate in extra-time - in which the talismanic Megan Rapinoe came off the bench to replace Alex Morgan - but couldn't force a breakthrough before a dramatic penalty shootout. They raced into a 3-2 lead, but two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe missed her effort. MATCH FACTS SWEDEN (4-2-3-1): Musovic; Bjorn, Ilestedt, Eriksson, Andersoon; Angeldal (Bennison 97), Rubensson; Rytting Kaneryd (Jakobsson 81), Aslanni (Hurtig 81), Rolfo; Blackstenius (Blomqvist 112) Subs not used: Enblom, Falk, Janogy, Lennartsson, Sandberg, Schough, Seger, Sembrant Bookings: Asllani Manager: Peter Gerhardsson Peter Gerhardsson USA (4-2-3-1): Naeher; Fox (O'Hara 120), Girma, Ertz, Dunn; Sullivan, Sonnett (Mewis 120); Rodman (Williams 66), Horan, Smith; Morgan (Rapinoe 99) Subs not used: Kingsbury, Murphy, Sanchez, Thompson, Huerta, Demelo, Cook Bookings: Ertz Manager: Vlatko Andonovski Advertisement Sweden keeper Zecira Musovic pulled off several fine saves to keep her side in the game One particular save was absolutely stunning as she tipped Horan's effort around the post She forced the tie into extra-time with another superb stop from Alex Morgan right at the end Lindsey Horan also hit the crossbar in the first half with a thumping header from a corner Sophia Smith then had the chance to win the match for but blasted the ball over the bar. It went to sudden death before Kelley O'Hara hit the post and Lina Hurtig had the opportunity to send Sweden through. Her effort was saved by Naeher, but rebounded up in the air. The US keeper clawed the ball out but there was a delay over whether it had crossed the line, before VAR ruled it had to send Sweden through and into delirium. Peter Gerhardsson's side progress to the quarter-finals where they will take on Japan on Friday. Trinity Rodan (left) and Horan (right) were both bright and provided a danger for Sweden Chelsea and Swedish stopper Musovic was in absolutely inspired form to keep the US at bay It was a frustrating game for the USWNT who just couldn't seem to make their pressure count