Through four rounds of the penalty shootout in the women’s soccer quarterfinal between Brazil and Australia the penalty takers were perfect, with all eight shooters finding the back of the net. Up stepped Marta, one of the best players in the history of the sport, with the hopes of the host nation resting on her shoulders. But Australian keeper Lydia Williams was up to the challenge, stopping Marta’s shot and placing Australia one made penalty from pulling off the upset.
With her captain needing her to step up, Barbara stopped Katrina Gorry’s penalty to extend the shootout. And in the eighth round Barbara stepped forward once again, stopping Alanna Kennedy’s penalty to push Brazil into the semifinals (0-0; 7-6 Brazil on penalties) where they’ll face Sweden Tuesday.