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Germany Women 2-0 Brazil Women
Germany edged out Brazil in a gripping match to became the first team to retain the Women's World Cup.
Sandra Smisek showed great composure to pick out captain Birgit Prinz whose scuffed shot crept under keeper Andreia to set Germany on their way.
Marta, who had earlier crashed a 20-yard volley against the post, then saw her penalty saved by Nadine Angerer after Linda Bresonik felled Cristiane.
But the Germans sealed the win when Simone Laudehr headed home late on.
Germany edged out Brazil in a gripping match to became the first team to retain the Women's World Cup.
Sandra Smisek showed great composure to pick out captain Birgit Prinz whose scuffed shot crept under keeper Andreia to set Germany on their way.
Marta, who had earlier crashed a 20-yard volley against the post, then saw her penalty saved by Nadine Angerer after Linda Bresonik felled Cristiane.
But the Germans sealed the win when Simone Laudehr headed home late on.
