olympic_women_soccer-en : Canada W vs Germany W, 2024-08-03

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03/08/2024 20h00

In an intense soccer match, Canada W went head to head against Germany W on August 3, 2024. The game took place at an undisclosed venue at 17:00.

Both teams displayed a strong defensive performance in the first half, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline at halftime. However, as the second half began, several substitutions took place. In the 46th minute, Canada W brought on J. Beckie, with an assist from J. Fleming. Later in the 57th minute, E. Viens, C. Lacasse, and A. Leon were substituted in for Canada W, with assists from J. Huitema and G. Carle respectively.

Germany W also made substitutions in the 65th minute, bringing in S. Lohmann and V. Endemann, with assists from S. Nusken and K. Buhl.

As the match continued, tension began to rise with yellow cards shown to J. Brand from Germany W in the 79th minute and F. Rauch from Germany W in the 102nd minute. In the 107th minute, another yellow card was shown to G. Gwinn from Germany W.

Despite the efforts of both teams, the match could not be decided in regular time, leading to extra time. However, even after the additional time, the score remained 0-0.

The match was then decided through a penalty shootout, where Germany W emerged victorious with a score of 4-2. The penalty goals were scored by G. Gwinn, J. Minge, F. Rauch, and A. Berger for Germany W. For Canada W, Quinn and J. Beckie successfully converted their penalties.

A notable moment during the penalty shootout was a missed penalty by Canada W's A. Lawrence and Germany W's S. Lohmann and A. Leon. F. Rauch's penalty goal in the 4th minute proved to be the winner for Germany W, with the final score settling at 4-2 in their favor.

Both teams displayed incredible determination and skill throughout the match. Germany W emerged as the victors, but Canada W put up a strong fight until the very end.

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