Germany won women’s Olympic football gold for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the final in Rio.
Dzsenifer Marozsan’s sweet strike and Lisa Sembrant’s comical own goal put Germany 2-0 up early in the second half before Stina Blackstenius gave Sweden a lifeline.
The victory gave departing coach Silvia Neid a golden goodbye in her last game after a hugely successful 11 years in charge.
This includes wins at the 2007 World Cup and 2009 and 2013 European Championships.
“Despite the other titles, this is something completely new. This is a new summit for German women’s football,” said the 52-year-old.
“It is very easy for me to hand over the reins. It is very different when you take the decision to leave yourself.
“I am looking forward to the future. For 34 years I have been involved in women’s football as a player and coach and now I want to do something else and learn other things.”
The women’s football event has been held at only six Olympics, and this was Germany’s fourth medal after they won bronze in 2000, 2004 and 2008.
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