Lots of love and support for Smilla Homberg after a missed penalty

She is only 18 years old and made her debut for the senior team in May. In the match against Germany she scored her first goal for the national team. And in the penalty shootout, she had the weight of Sweden on her shoulders.

• Holmberg received widespread backlash, with teammates, studio experts, and social media inundating her with messages of encouragement and love.
• Rebecka Blomqvist said, “It’s absolutely fantastic that she stepped up—she should be proud,” affirming the team's backing.
• Former international Jonas Eriksson highlighted her promising future, calling the miss “a small side note” in what will otherwise be a great career.
• “We must celebrate her—she’s incredibly cool,” reflected Madelen Janogy, as she became visibly moved discussing Holmberg’s courage on live TV.

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