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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. 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Euro 2016 hosts France face a tough test against Sweden in Paris, live on Sky Sports 3 at 7.45pm, looking to create a cushion between themselves and their opponents in Group A.Didier Deschamps side are level at the top of the group with seven points from three games, while the Netherlands are third with four points. The Dutch are not in action until Sunday in Luxembourg. France are looking to put daylight between themselves and Sweden In Group C on Friday, with Northern Ireland at home to Azerbaijan on Sky Sports 1 at 7.45pm, Joachim Low will be hoping to celebrate his recent new Germany deal with a win against San Marino, live on Sky Sports Mix at 7.45pm. Germany have a 100 per cent record so far after three games, while San Marino have no points, conceding nine goals. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Low will be without several key players, including Mesut Ozil, Andre Schurrle, Jerome Boateng, Toni Kroos and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. 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