Royals’ Desiree Scott Causes Penalty Kick With Shot Attempt In World Cup
Jun 24, 2019, 3:12 PM
Desiree Scott of Canada looks dejected following her sides defeat in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Sweden and Canada at Parc des Princes on June 24, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PARIS, France – In the 66th minute of the Round of 16 match between Canada and Sweden, Utah Royals FC midfielder Desiree Scott attempted a shot just outside of the box and caused the Swedish defender to use her arm, causing a handball and awarding the Canadians with a penalty kick.
Janine Beckie attempted the penalty and the goalkeeper guess right and saved the ball, keeping Sweden up 1-0 and getting the win.
They scored their only goal of the match in the 55th minute by Stina Blackstenius.
Sweden will face Germany in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Unreal! 🧤#SWECAN 🇸🇪🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/3dFeE2eOng
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 24, 2019
Scott has played 146 international matches and has had over 100 starts. She is appearing in her third World Cup of her career.
Canada finished second in Group E with 2 wins and 1 loss, falling to the Netherlands in group play and beat Cameroon and New Zealand.
So far in the knockout round, Germany beat Nigeria 3-0 and Norway beat Australia in penalty kicks on Saturday. England beat Cameroon 3-0 and France defeated Brazil 2-1 in extra time on Sunday. The United States knocked off Spain 2-1 on Monday.
