The DFB Women's team have won their first gold medal in the history of the Olympic football tournament. Head coach Silvia Neid's team recorded a 2-1 victory over Sweden thanks to a standout performance from Dzsenifer Marozsan.
"It's a wonderful moment. I'm just going to enjoy this moment. I can't even put it into words how proud I am of this team," reported a very cheerful Marozsan after the game.
Germany had more of the game from the start, but Sweden produced dangerous attacks of their own, especially in the early stages when the Scandinavians threatened twice in Germany's penalty area within the opening ten minutes.
Marozsan's big moment
The DFB team slowly applied more pressure on Sweden's goal and Melanie Leupolz had a great chance to score the opener after 21 minutes, but she headed over from four yards. Four minutes later, Anja Mittag failed to convert from close range.
Shortly after the break, Marozsan's big moment arrived: A cross from the right flank ended up with the Germany playmaker and she struck a perfect shot from the edge of the area into the top corner to give die Mannschaft a 1-0 lead. The Swedish team looked stunned and Germany capitalised with a second goal when Maroszan's direct free-kick in the 62nd found the post but ended up in the back of the net, as Sweden's Sembrandt deflected the ball into her own net as she tried to make a clearance.
Nervous conclusion to the final
There were no signs of giving up from Sweden however, who had qualified for an Olympic final for the first time in their history. Stina Blackstenius was on target in the 67th minute, restoring hope for Sweden and creating a nerve-wracking final few minutes for the German team.
Sweden pushed forward in the closing stages of the match but they weren't able to seriously trouble Almuth Schult's goal as Germany were able to secure a historic gold medal.
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The DFB Women's team have won their first gold medal in the history of the Olympic football tournament. Head coach Silvia Neid's team recorded a 2-1 victory over Sweden thanks to a standout performance from Dzsenifer Marozsan.
"It's a wonderful moment. I'm just going to enjoy this moment. I can't even put it into words how proud I am of this team," reported a very cheerful Marozsan after the game.
Germany had more of the game from the start, but Sweden produced dangerous attacks of their own, especially in the early stages when the Scandinavians threatened twice in Germany's penalty area within the opening ten minutes.
Marozsan's big moment
The DFB team slowly applied more pressure on Sweden's goal and Melanie Leupolz had a great chance to score the opener after 21 minutes, but she headed over from four yards. Four minutes later, Anja Mittag failed to convert from close range.
Shortly after the break, Marozsan's big moment arrived: A cross from the right flank ended up with the Germany playmaker and she struck a perfect shot from the edge of the area into the top corner to give die Mannschaft a 1-0 lead. The Swedish team looked stunned and Germany capitalised with a second goal when Maroszan's direct free-kick in the 62nd found the post but ended up in the back of the net, as Sweden's Sembrandt deflected the ball into her own net as she tried to make a clearance.
Nervous conclusion to the final
There were no signs of giving up from Sweden however, who had qualified for an Olympic final for the first time in their history. Stina Blackstenius was on target in the 67th minute, restoring hope for Sweden and creating a nerve-wracking final few minutes for the German team.
Sweden pushed forward in the closing stages of the match but they weren't able to seriously trouble Almuth Schult's goal as Germany were able to secure a historic gold medal.
