The United States will play their third and final pool play game Wednesday, when they take on the other undefeated team in the group, Sweden.
While both teams have six points with wins over North Korea and Columbia, the US has done so in a much more convincing fashion, with a goal differential of five as opposed to just the two goals Sweden has put up over in their two shutouts.
This means that either the winner of the match will be the winner of Group C, or if there is a tie the US will advance. The reason this is so important is that the loser of the match, and second place finisher in the group, will most likely take on Brazil.
Brazil has been very strong on the international level the past few big tournaments, and also has the best women's player by far in the world in Marta.
Obviously the US was not planning on throwing the match against Sweden, but they need to make sure they keep the foot on the pedal and don't let a run get behind them.
It is not crucial that the US wins this match, as all they will gain is momentum and personal satisfaction, but it is crucial that they do not lose.
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