Celia Sasic Sends Penalty Attempt Wide Left in USA vs. Germany

The United States were spared in their Women's World Cup semi-final match against Germany, as Celia Sasic sent her penalty attempt wide to the left in the second half.

Germany were awarded a penalty after Julie Johnson committed a foul inside the box. 

Sasic, the tournament's top scorer, sent American goalkeeper Hope Solo the wrong way but couldn't put her shot on target. 

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American star Alex Morgan was relieved in the aftermath. 

Of course, it queued a round of jokes given the Germans' historical success in converting from the penalty spot. 

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