Paris 2024 Women’s Football: Germany Beats Spain To Clinch Bronze Medal
Germany clinched the bronze medal in the women’s football event of the Paris Olympic thanks to a 1-0 win over Spain on Friday.
Giulia Gwinn was the hero for the Germans after converting a 64th minute penalty which was enough to secure the bronze medal.
Gwinn won the penalty for her side after she was fouled by Spanish keeper Cata Coll.
Spain had a chance to draw level and send the game into extra time after they were also awarded a penalty of their own in added time.
But Alexia Putellas missed the penalty as her effort was saved by Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin.
Meanwhile, the final of the women’s football event comes up on Saturday between the United States and Brazil.
This will be the third time both teams will meet in the final of the Olympics football event with the Americans winning the previous clashes at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
Carsley named interim England manager
Lee Carsley has been appointed interim England manager for September's Nations League games as the Football Association continues to search for Gareth Southgate's permanent successor.
The 50-year-old has stepped up from his role as England Under-21 boss to replace Southgate, who resigned two days after defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final last month.
"As I am very familiar with the players and the cycle of international football, it makes sense for me to guide the team while the FA continues the process to recruit a new manager," said Carsley.
"My main priority is to ensure continuity and our goal is to secure promotion in the Uefa Nations League."
Carsley is a former Premier League midfielder who played for clubs including Derby and Everton during a 17-year career.
He moved into management and took charge of Coventry, Brentford and Birmingham on a caretaker basis before becoming England Under-20 coach in 2020.
Carsley soon became boss of England Under-21s and led them to the European Championship title in 2023 as they won the competition for the first time in 39 years.
Paris 2024 Men’s Football: Morocco Thrash Egypt 6-0 To Claim Bronze
Morocco's stunning 6-0 victory over Egypt in the bronze medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks a historic moment for the nation, as they clinched their first-ever Olympic medal in football. This victory not only showcases the rising strength of Moroccan football but also places them among an elite group of African teams that have earned football medals at the Olympics. Alongside Morocco, only Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana have achieved this feat, with Nigeria having the most decorated history with gold, silver, and bronze medals.
In the decisive match, Morocco dominated from the outset. Abde Ezzalzouli set the tone by scoring the opening goal in the 23rd minute, followed swiftly by a second from Soufiane Rahimi just three minutes later. The onslaught continued in the second half, with El Khannous adding a third goal in the 51st minute and Rahimi scoring again in the 64th minute. Akram Nakach extended the lead further with a fifth goal in the 73rd minute, and Achraf Hakimi capped off the impressive performance with a sixth goal just three minutes from the end.
This resounding victory not only secured the bronze medal for Morocco but also highlighted their potential as a growing football power on the international stage.
Meanwhile, the Olympic gold medal match is set to be a thrilling contest between hosts France and Spain. France, aiming for their first Olympic football gold since the 1984 Los Angeles Games, will face a tough challenge from Spain, who last won gold at the 1992 Barcelona Games. The final promises to be an exciting clash between two footballing powerhouses, each looking to make history on Friday.
Paris 2024 Women’s Football: Germany Beats Spain To Clinch Bronze Medal
Germany secured the bronze medal in the women's football event at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a narrow 1-0 victory over Spain on Friday. The match's decisive moment came in the 64th minute when Giulia Gwinn successfully converted a penalty, which she earned after being fouled by Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Despite Germany's lead, Spain had a golden opportunity to equalize in stoppage time when they were awarded a penalty. However, the Spanish captain, Alexia Putellas, saw her penalty saved by Germany's goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, ensuring Germany's victory and their place on the podium.
The result marks a significant achievement for the German women's team, adding another Olympic medal to their storied history.
Attention now turns to the final of the women's football event, where the United States will face Brazil on Saturday. This final marks the third time these two teams have met in an Olympic final, with the United States having won the previous two encounters at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games. The upcoming match promises to be an intense and highly anticipated clash as both teams vie for Olympic gold.
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