Brazil, led by the world`s best player Marta came back from a goal behind to rout Germany in the Olympic Women's Football semifinal.
They now go on to meet the winner of the United States and Japan in the final on Aug. 21 at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing.
Germany's captain, Birgit Prinz, scored the opener 10 minutes into the match. Brazil grabbed the equalizer three minutes from the end of the first half through a goal scored by Formiga.
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In the second half, Cristiane's goal in the 49th minute, came off a Marta pass, after she had practically run the length of the field. Brazil had the lead for the first time.
Marta widened it four minutes later with another one of her sensational runs, this time scoring herself.
Cristiane scored her second in the 76th minute to seal the Germany goleada.
Cristiane's second goal ensured that she became the equal-highest goal scorer in Olympic history with 10 goals.
The 4-1 victory guaranteed at least a medal for Brazil as they head to the final.
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3 months ago
marta is awsome she rocks !!! And her brazilian spirit is the best. u rock girl and 1 day i wish to become just like u i,ll support her every time go girl...
3 months ago
I actually watched that game. Martha is phenomenol. She looks good enough to be playing in the mens team!
Thanks for read S.
from 3 months ago
She should replace Sobis and Cristiane replace Pato.
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