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RIO DE JANEIRO -- What is more impressive than eliminating 11 Americans who held the Olympic and World Cup titles?How about silencing tens of thousands of Brazilians on that nations grandest soccer stage?Sweden pulled off its second Olympic surprise by eliminating host Brazil 4-3-in a penalty shootout in the Maracana after the two teams drew 0-0 over 120 minutes.Able to advance to the knockout round only as the third-place team in its group, and beaten 5-1 by Brazil in the process, Sweden now plays for the gold medal and its first major tournament title in womens soccer Friday against the winner of the second semifinal between Germany and Canada.Lisa Dahlkvist converted the final penalty kick to send Sweden through.There is more to come from the Maracana, but here are three thoughts at the final whistle.1. Hedvig Lindahl saves the dayFinally, there might be a goalkeeper of whom Brazilians are less fond than Hope Solo. Quickly making a name for herself in these situations, if she hadnt done so already, Lindahl came up with two saves in the shootout, including one against Andressa in the fifth and final round.That followed 120 minutes in which Lindahl became the subject of the crowds ire for killing time in a game Sweden seemed happy to take to penalties. That included a late save on a free kick when Lindahl genuinely appeared to collide with the post but drew boos when she stayed down to receive attention. She wont mind the lack of love a bit.2. Swedens center backs definitely not cowardsThis really applies to the whole back line, which withstood a genuinely daunting surge in the games opening 20 minutes -- Brazils attack urged on by a crowd in full voice. But watching Nilla Fischer and Linda Sembrant work together under siege was to marvel at how calm and pliable defenders must be under the severest of pressure.Brazil desperately wanted to use its speed to break behind Swedens back line, time and again hitting long diagonal passes to runs designed to stretch and slip behind the defense. And time and again, the outside backs stretched to the breaking point beyond them, Fischer and Sembrant held the line and defused any danger. That Brazil never really found another way to break through was partly its own undoing, but for the second game in a row, Swedens defense frustrated a team with the talent to break down just about any line.3. A scene to rememberThe streets around the Maracana were lined with queuing fans more than three hours before the start of the game, and the sea of yellow and green attire suggested not many of them were there for the morning volleyball quarterfinal between the Netherlands and South Korea at the adjacent arena (although with the Brazilian womens volleyball team in action Tuesday night, the day did offer a unique opportunity for home fans to binge watch the nations best female athletes). Those lines were a sign of the atmosphere to come.There were a few empty seats, particularly in the area of the stands not shaded from the hot sun (which unfortunately were those most easily caught by television cameras), but from the national anthem to the roars of approval each time a Brazilian player slid past a Swedish defender, the crowd was all anyone could hope for in a big game in this stadium.Even at the end, after a few moments of silence settled over the stadium in the aftermath of defeat, the crowd applauded the Brazilian team off the field.Now the hope is that the result wont keep them from coming back -- or keep the Brazilian federation from funding the national team at a level that will allow them to win titles. Logan Stanley Jets Jersey . 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There was a lot to like in Melbournes 32-point win over Fremantle on Saturday night for coach Paul Roos.The Demons hadnt won at their home away from home in Darwin in four attempts, they hadnt beaten the Dockers in seven tries and they havent done well after short turnarounds under Roos.Weve struggled to beat Freo, so it was good to have a win up here and good to have a win against Freo, Roos said.Overall it was pleasing.We were coming off a six-day break, and we havent been able to do that too well this year, so there was a lot more to like than to dislike about the game.I thought our ball use was really effective in the first half ... we got some really good scoring opportunities moving the ball around. That was certainly pleasing.Were still a young team so to win the tackles and the contested possession.Jesse Hogan starred with four goals and Jack Watts booted three majors in the first quarter.Demons skipper Nathan Jones inspired with 35 possessions, with Dom Tyson and Jack Viney also prominent around the stoppages where Max Gawn dominated with 43 hitouts. Tom McDonald was outstanding down back with 31 touches and 10 marks.But perhaps most pleasing foor Demons fans was the stellar return from the wilderness of Jack Grimes.ddddddddddddhe former co-captain has spent all season languishing in the VFL but grasped his opportunity with an eye-catching 32-possession display.It was good to see him getting a bit of the ball and he took a crucial mark late in the game as well when we were under siege a bit, Roos said.Its good for Jack to get a game ... we were confident hed play well and he did.Lachie Neale impressed with 33 disposals, but Freo came out on the wrong side of a lopsided 465-329 possession count.Both sides emerged with injury concerns, Oscar McDonald was on crutches after the game with an ankle injury and Fremantle skipper David Mundy suffered a concussion.Lachie Weller was reported in the third quarter after he clattered into Jayden Hunt high while the Demon was bent over to gather the ball.Melbourne also announced they have signed an extension of their deal to play two games in the Northern Territory - one in Darwin and one in Alice Springs - for the next two years. 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