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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Dzsenifer Marozsan scored early in the second half Friday and Germany went on to give coach Silvia Neid a 2-1 victory over Sweden in her final match for the nations first Olympic gold in womens soccer.Neid, a two-time FIFA Womens Coach of the Year, is stepping down following the Olympics. The win at the iconic Maracana Stadium gave her one more title to cap her 11-year career as Germany coach.At the final whistle, Neid ran with her assistants onto the field and she briefly jumped onto the players dogpile.Sweden, which upset the three-time defending champion United States in the quarterfinals, earned the silver medal for its best finish in the Olympic tournament since the sport joined the program in 1996.Germany and Sweden were playing in the gold-medal match for the first time. It was also the Olympics first all-European final.The German mens team is also playing in the gold-medal match at the Maracana, facing host Brazil on Saturday. It is the first time one nation has had both of its teams in the final.The German women went into Fridays match with a tournament-leading 11 goals, paced by Melanie Behringer with five.Germany had the better chances in the first half, including Anja Mittags rebound in the 25th minute that went just wide of the net. Lotta Schelins blast three minutes later sailed over the goal, and the match was scoreless at the break.Marozsans goal in the 48th sailed between two defenders and into the top-right corner, just beyond the outstretched fingertips of Sweden goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl.Marozsans free kick in the 62nd minute hit the post and rebounded off Swedens Linda Sembrant for an own-goal, giving Germany a 2-0 advantage. But the Swedes narrowed it in the 67th on Stina Blackstenius sliding goal in front of Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult.Neid announced last year that she would leave following the Rio de Janeiro Games, making way for current assistant Steffi Jones to take over as coach. Neid will take on a new role as a scout.Neid scored 48 goals in 111 games as a player for the German national team from 1982 to 1996. She was an assistant on Germanys team that won the 2003 World Cup, then took over as coach of the senior women in 2005, leading the team to another World Cup title in 2007. She was named FIFA Womens Coach of the Year for 2010 and 2013.Sweden coach Pia Sundhages contract is up on Dec. 31, and she has not given an indication of what she might do. Shes had an equally illustrious coaching career, winning gold medals with U.S. national team at both the Beijing and London Games. She led the Americans to the final match of the 2011 World Cup, but the team fell on penalties to Japan. She returned home to coach Sweden in 2013.Germany also defeated Sweden 2-1 on a golden goal to win the 2003 Womens World Cup, which was held in the United States because of the SARS outbreak in China.Earlier in the day, Canada defeated host Brazil to claim the bronze medal with a 2-1 win.Brett Butler Jersey . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. Rick Sutcliffe Dodgers Jersey . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. https://www.cheapdodgersonline.com/915h-babe-herman-jersey-dodgers.html . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. 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Submissions were made by Saracens legal representative Chris Smith, while the independent appeal committee, made up of chairman Lorne Crerar, Rod McKenzie and Roger Morris, also heard submissions on behalf of the European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) disciplinary officer Liam McTiernan.An EPRC statement issued on Wednesday confirmed: The hearing was adjourned and the appeal committee expects to announce its decision tomorrow (February 4). Saracens reached the Champions Cup last eight following a 33-17 win over Ulster Ashton will not be able to play again until Monday March 28 if the decision is upheld, meaning he will miss Englands Six Nations campaign, which finishes on March 19 with an away game against France.ddddddddddddhe former rugby league star was recalled to the England Elite Player Squad in January by new head coach Eddie Jones after an 18-month absence. Ashton was recalled to the England squad by Eddie Jones last month And the Australian told Sky Sports News HQ of Ashtons suspension: Im disappointed for him but theres the potential of an appeal so well have to wait and see what they do before we make a final decision.Also See:Six Nations newcomersSix Nations preview: EnglandSix Nations oddsRugby Union on Sky ' ' '