RIO DE JANEIRO -- Goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl wouldnt mind a third straight penalty shootout for Sweden in the womens Olympic soccer final on Friday.After all, its when she gets to have some fun.If thats what it takes, I dont mind, Lindahl said Tuesday after leading Sweden to a 4-3 shootout win over host Brazil in the semifinals of the Olympic tournament. Its fun as a goalkeeper, you have nothing to lose. Its great.After making a penalty save that helped Sweden get past the U.S. womens team in the quarterfinals, Lindahl made two stops against Brazil at the Maracana Stadium to secure her teams spot in the Olympic final for the first time.Sweden will face Germany on Friday, again at the Maracana.She is just very important for us, Sweden coach Pia Sundhage said of Lindahl. Theres some sort of calmness, and the way she reads the game, not only saving shots. She is so important. The fact that we advanced after a shootout against the U.S. team and now against Brazil is huge for us.Lindahl had stopped Alex Morgans opening penalty in the shootout against the Americans in Brasilia on Friday, when Sweden won 5-4 to upset the five-time gold medalists. She did even better at the famed Maracana on Tuesday, deflecting Cristianes shot with her right arm and using both of her hands to push away Andressas strike late in the shootout.It turned out well today, Lindahl said.The 33-year-old goalkeeper said staying confident is her secret for her success in shootouts.I think thats all, Lindahl said. Its fun because someone said that Sweden hadnt been in a penalty shootout in one of these important games since 1996, and now its two in a row. Just fun that it works out our way. It looks like everyone feels confident.Lindahl, who plays for Chelsea in England, has been named Swedish goalkeeper of the year five different times. She is playing in her fourth Olympics and also participated in three World Cups.Brazil goalkeeper Barbara also had a chance to come up big in a shootout for the second straight time after she had thrived with two saves in the quarterfinals against Australia. She made one stop on Wednesday but it wasnt enough.Their goalkeeper played well and we were unlucky, said Barbara, who will face Canada in the bronze medal game. Last time we came out with the victory, but luck wasnt on our side this time.---Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni. His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/tales-azzoni Cheap Nike Soccer Jerseys .Y. -- Paul Byron and Matt Stajan scored as the Calgary Flames started a five-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. Cheap Puma Soccer Jerseys . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. http://www.cheapsoccerjerseysbywholesale.com/ . With the short-handed Warriors needing help from someone -- anyone -- to stop a three-game skid, ONeal returned from right knee and groin injuries that had sidelined him for four games and put up season highs with 18 points and eight rebounds. It was just enough to help lift Golden State to a 102-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Cheap Soccer Jerseys China . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action. Cheap Soccer Jerseys Authentic . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. ESPN Chalks Vegas experts are here to provide analysis and best bets for all Week 1 games, including the New York (N)-Dallas matchup.Note: All odds courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook as of Friday morning.Homepage for all Week 1 gamesMatchup: New York Giants-Dallas CCowboysSpread:?Opened Dallas -5.dddddddddddd5; now pick-em Total:?Opened?49.5; now 46 Pickcenter public consensus pick:?70 percent New York Giants cheap falcons jerseys cheap ravens jerseys cheap bills jerseys cheap bears jerseys cheap bengals jerseys cheap cowboys jerseys cheap lions jerseys cheap texans jerseys cheap colts jerseys cheap jaguars jerseys cheap chiefs jerseys cheap rams jerseys cheap dolphins jerseys cheap vikings jerseys cheap saints jerseys cheap giants jerseys cheap jets jerseys cheap eagles jerseys cheap steelers jerseys cheap 49ers jerseys ' ' '