Rio Olympics 2016: Sweden to play Germany in women’s football final after dashing Marta’s hopes of Brazilian gold on home soil

SWEDEN ended a disconsolate Marta's dreams of guiding Brazil's women to a first Olympic football gold medal Tuesday with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win to set up a final with Germany.

The five-time world player of the year walked off in tears after the upset before 70,000 people in a stunned Maracana stadium.

Brazil thrashed the Swedes 5-1 in the group stages but were held to a third consecutive 0-0 draw. As in their quarter-final win over Australia, they forced to go through the agony of penalties.

Unlike against the Australians, Marta converted from the spot, but then saw her ambition of capping a glorious career by finally winning a major international title devastated.

"There is no way to describe the feeling of frustration," said Brazil coach Vadao.

Marta, who has played her club football in Sweden for the past four years, was consoled by Swedish players, whilst the huge Maracana crowd gave their defeated team a huge ovation.