Germany’s women’s football team clinched the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Spain 1-0 in a tense match on Friday. The decisive moment came in the 65th minute when Giulia Gwinn converted a penalty kick after being fouled by Spain’s goalkeeper Cata Coll. The victory was sealed in dramatic fashion as German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-minute penalty from Spanish captain Alexia Putellas, denying Spain the chance to equalize and force extra time.This bronze medal adds to Germany’s impressive Olympic record in women’s football, marking their fourth bronze medal following successes in Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and Beijing 2008, as well as their gold medal victory in Rio 2016. The win serves as a fitting farewell for German coach Horst Hrubesch, who will be replaced by Christian Wück after the tournament.Despite entering the tournament as world champions and one of the favorites for gold, Spain’s Olympic debut ended in disappointment. The Spanish team created several scoring opportunities throughout the match but were unable to capitalize, leaving them without a medal. As Spanish player Klara Bühl reflected, ‘It is very bitter, very disappointing, but we are still very proud to be able to compete with the best’.The bronze medal match showcased the high level of women’s football, with both teams demonstrating skill and determination. Germany’s captain Alexandra Popp, who returned to the starting lineup after recovering from an illness, praised her team’s energy and defensive work. The final between Brazil and the United States is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, at the Parc des Princes.
Key points
- Germany won the bronze medal in women’s football at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Spain 1-0.
- Giulia Gwinn scored the winning goal from a penalty kick in the 65th minute.
- German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a crucial last-minute penalty to secure the victory.
- This is Germany’s fourth Olympic bronze medal in women’s football, adding to their previous successes and gold medal in Rio 2016.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in the reported time of Giulia Gwinn’s winning goal.
Most sources state it occurred in the 65th minute, while one source reports it happened in the 19th minute of extra time.
