Germany beat resilient Zimbabwe

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Germany defeated Zimbabwe 6-1 in Group F in Sao Paulo but not after the African side put in a resilient display in their first ever Women’s Olympic Football Tournament match.  

Germany demonstrated they could handle the pressure of being strong favourites and took the lead in the 22nd minute when Sara Daebritz leapt in the air and scored a firm header from a corner kick. The majority of the crowd were giving their support to the debutants, who started brightly with high energy and sharp passing, but eventually Germany found the breakthrough they needed.

The Germans extended their lead, again with a header, thanks to …

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