Germany’s men’s and women’s teams have both reached the final of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This is a historical feat that no other nation has ever managed to achieve.
The women’s team are playing in the final tonight at 22:30 CEST. Head coach Silvia Neid’s team will face Sweden in the legendary Maracanã stadium. The men’s team led by head coach Horst Hrubesch play the hosts Brazil in the same place on Saturday at 22:30 CEST. For both coaches, the final will be their last match in charge. Before the final, Die Mannschaft, who also became World Champions in the Maracanã in 2014, sent a special message to the Olympic teams in Brazil.
We’ve been nervous, we’ve kept our fingers crossed and we’ve celebrated. You’ve inspired us. You’ve put our sport on the big stage. You’ve shown what makes teams champions: you play like proper teams, you’re there for each other and you support each other.
You’ve overcome all the hurdles in Brazil. Now it’s time for the final. Enjoy the experience! Don’t miss out on the opportunity, seize it and use this chance. You’ve already made history. Now there is the possibility of winning the Gold medals and giving the best send-off to the careers of Silvia Neid and Horst Hrubesch.
We believe in you! You can do it!
Die Mannschaft
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Germany’s men’s and women’s teams have both reached the final of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This is a historical feat that no other nation has ever managed to achieve.
The women’s team are playing in the final tonight at 22:30 CEST. Head coach Silvia Neid’s team will face Sweden in the legendary Maracanã stadium. The men’s team led by head coach Horst Hrubesch play the hosts Brazil in the same place on Saturday at 22:30 CEST. For both coaches, the final will be their last match in charge. Before the final, Die Mannschaft, who also became World Champions in the Maracanã in 2014, sent a special message to the Olympic teams in Brazil.
We’ve been nervous, we’ve kept our fingers crossed and we’ve celebrated. You’ve inspired us. You’ve put our sport on the big stage. You’ve shown what makes teams champions: you play like proper teams, you’re there for each other and you support each other.
You’ve overcome all the hurdles in Brazil. Now it’s time for the final. Enjoy the experience! Don’t miss out on the opportunity, seize it and use this chance. You’ve already made history. Now there is the possibility of winning the Gold medals and giving the best send-off to the careers of Silvia Neid and Horst Hrubesch.
We believe in you! You can do it!
Die Mannschaft
