{"id":7924,"date":"2024-08-09T17:54:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T16:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dswsport.com\/?p=7924"},"modified":"2024-08-10T20:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T19:08:27","slug":"spain-women-go-home-without-medals-bronze-to-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dswsport.com\/en\/olympics\/2024\/08\/09\/spain-women-go-home-without-medals-bronze-to-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain women go home without medals. Bronze to Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Spain vs Germany ends 0-1 thanks to penalties, here is a recap of the final for third place at the Paris 2024 Olympics<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Germany<\/strong> is Olympic bronze medalist Germany is bronze medalist in women&#8217;s soccer Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Hrubesch&#8217;s national team secured the bronze medal at the Women&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/dswsport.com\/en\/olympics\/\">Olympic<\/a> Football Tournament in with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Spain. Giulia Gwinn&#8217;s decisive penalty and Ann-Katrin Berger&#8217;s crucial last-minute save on another penalty kick ensured <strong>Germany&#8217;s<\/strong> place on the podium for the fourth time in their Olympic history.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Spain Vs Germany: match summury<\/h3>\n<p>The bronze medal match was a tense and closely contested affair between two of Europe\u2019s football powerhouses. <strong>Germany,<\/strong> determined to end the tournament on a high note, came out of the gates with energy and intent. Early in the game, Jule Brand and Klara B\u00fchl showcased their skill, with B\u00fchl&#8217;s clever nutmeg drawing applause from the crowd. Despite these early German attacks, Spain gradually grew into the match, taking control as the first half progressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spain&#8217;s<\/strong> dominance was highlighted by several near-misses. Teresa Abelleira&#8217;s free-kick rattled the crossbar, a warning shot that underscored Spain\u2019s growing influence. The Spanish side continued to press, with Aitana Bonmat\u00ed orchestrating the midfield. A perfectly timed pass from Bonmat\u00ed to Salma Paralluelo seemed destined to break the deadlock, but a brilliant tackle from Marina Hegering kept the score level. Moments later, Bonmat\u00ed herself was denied by the crossbar, with Jenni Hermoso\u2019s follow-up effort being deflected over the goal.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gwinn&#8217;s Moment of Glory<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite Spain\u2019s dominance, it was <strong>Germany<\/strong> who struck first. In the 65th minute, a long ball into the Spanish penalty area found <strong>Giulia Gwinn<\/strong>, who was brought down by Spain&#8217;s goalkeeper Cata Coll. The referee pointed to the spot, and <strong>Gwinn,<\/strong> showing great composure, picked herself up and calmly slotted the penalty past Coll to give Germany the lead.<\/p>\n<p>Gwinn\u2019s goal was a testament to her resilience and poise under pressure. The 25-year-old winger has been one of Germany&#8217;s standout performers throughout the tournament, and her contribution in the bronze medal match was pivotal.<\/p>\n<h3>Berger&#8217;s Heroics in Goal<\/h3>\n<p>With the clock ticking down, Spain threw everything they had at the German defense in a desperate attempt to find an equalizer. Their persistence seemed to pay off when, in the dying moments of the game, Mariona Caldentey was fouled inside the box, earning Spain a penalty. <strong>Alexia Putellas,<\/strong> one of the most celebrated players in women\u2019s football, stepped up to take the crucial kick.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>Ann-Katrin Berger<\/strong>, the 33-year-old German goalkeeper, anticipated Putellas&#8217; shot, diving to her right and deflecting the ball onto the post. It is this save that determined the outcome of the match and secured the German national team a place on the Olympic podium once again.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7935\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7935\" src=\"https:\/\/dswsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Germania-vince-Bronzo-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Germany Olympic Bronze\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giulia Gwinn, celebrates her goal &#8211; Credits IPA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Germany&#8217;s<\/strong> victory over Spain marks their fifth podium finish in the six Women\u2019s Olympic Football Tournaments they have participated in, adding another bronze to their collection alongside the gold medal won at Rio 2016. This consistency underscores Germany\u2019s status as one of the dominant forces in women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dswsport.com\/en\/olympics\/2024\/08\/07\/brazil-beats-spain-and-goes-to-the-final-in-paris-2024\/\">Brazil beats Spain and goes to the final in Paris 2024.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The match against Spain was emblematic of Germany&#8217;s fighting spirit and tactical discipline. Despite facing a technically gifted and aggressive Spanish side, <strong>Germany<\/strong> remained composed and capitalized on their opportunities when they arose. The win was a fitting end to a challenging tournament for the German team, who showed resilience and determination throughout.<\/p>\n<p>For Spain, the match was a bitter disappointment. Despite controlling large portions of the game and creating numerous chances, they were unable to convert their dominance into goals. The Spanish side, led by Montse Tom\u00e9, demonstrated their technical prowess but were ultimately undone by a combination of bad luck and Germany\u2019s defensive resilience.<\/p>\n<p>For the German women&#8217;s national team, this bronze medal is a testament to their ability to perform under pressure. Giulia Gwinn&#8217;s composure in scoring the penalty and Ann-Katrin Berger&#8217;s save will be remembered as the key moments of the match that secured Germany a place on the podium. The final result not only enriches Germany&#8217;s illustrious history in women&#8217;s football but also lays the foundation for future successes.<\/p>\n<p>As the Women&#8217;s Olympic Football Tournament at Paris 2024 draws to a close, Germany&#8217;s victory over Spain serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where determination, experience, and a touch of luck can make all the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain vs Germany ends 0-1 thanks to penalties, here is a recap of the final for third place at the Paris 2024 Olympics Germany is Olympic bronze medalist Germany is bronze medalist in women&#8217;s soccer Olympics. 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