Germany will be the heavy favourites to make the gold medal match of the 2016 Rio Olympics when they take on Nigeria. Join The Roar from 5am AEST for live scores and commentary.
After being held to draws with Mexico and South Korea in their first two group games, Germany went on to destroy Fiji 10-nil.
That goal scoring form followed them into the quarter-finals, as the 2014 World Cup winners dismantled the 2016 Euro winners Portugal 4-nil (granted it’s not the team with Ronaldo in it) with ease.
The Germans now have a chance to be guaranteed an Olympic medal, and they will be expected to make the final by most pundits in the football world, opening up as big favourites over Nigeria.
Despite their attack being the best in the competition, Germany’s defence has been lacking. They have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last two games, but after conceding five in their first two, the back line will be eagerly watched.
After cruising past Denmark 2-nil in the quarter-finals, Nigeria proved that they well and truly belong at the top of the game.
Nigeria suffered just the one loss in the group stages, going down 2-nil to Columbia, but managed to take down Japan 5-4 in at thrilling affair, before shutting out Sweden en route to a 1-nil win.
Prediction
On paper, Germany are too good for Nigeria all over the pitch. There’s absolutely nothing in the form books pointing to the fact that Nigeria can win this game. Though as we’ve seen in other sports during this Olympic Games, anything can happen at this level.
If Germany can remain tight in defence and not make any uncharacteristic mistakes, they should make the Olympic final.
Germany 2 – 0 Nigeria
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FULL TIME: Germany 2 - 0 Nigeria
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90+3' - Germany just play the ball out from the back and drain the clock, and eventually, the referee blows for full time. Germany will face Brazil for the gold medal! Nigeria will face Honduras for bronze! GERMANY 2 - 0 NIGERIA
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90+2' - Nigeria get a free kick in their own half, and they look to push the ball forward in search of something - anything. Once again though, it's a poor last pass, and the keeper comes away with the ball. GERMANY 2 - 0 NIGERIA
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90+1' - Germany push forward again, perhaps looking for a third. Nigeria don't even look like scoring, let alone coming back. GERMANY 2 - 0 NIGERIA
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90' - Germany scored early and now they score late! Replay's show Peterson was offside, but it doesn't matter now. Three minutes of added time. GERMANY 2 - 0 NIGERIA
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89' - GOAL GERMANY! Nigeria lose the ball in a bad position, and Selke brings the ball down the wing, hits it across goal to Peterson who knocks the ball into an empty net. GERMANY 2 - 0 NIGERIA
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88' - Germany's corner is easily caught by Daniel. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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87' - Mikel's free kick into the box is cleared easily enough. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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86' - Mikel is fouled once again. The Chelsea man has been Nigeria's best player, and now he has another chance from the free kick. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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83' - Germany aren't looking very threatening in the late stage. Nigeria aren't either, neither team can really break down their opponent's defence, and they seem to have gotten quite tired. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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81' - Mikel's free kick is poor, and sails well over the bar for a goal kick. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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79' - Mikel wins a free kick in a dangerous area. They haven't been able to get a decent shot away this half, now is their chance. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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76' - Bender comes off for Proemial. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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75' - Gnabry gets space to shoot but has to settle for a corner. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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72' - Germany have slowed the pace of the game down, they are under 20 minutes away from making the final. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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70' - Nigeria are forced to scramble inside the box to clear the ball, but they do well to do so and win a foul right away. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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67' - Both sides are really struggling to find some space to work, but Nigeria are the side that are down, and cant afford to allow Germany to shut down their attack time and time again. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA
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64' - Umar comes off for Ajayi in a change for Nigeria. Can he make a difference and put some more life into his side. GERMANY 1 - 0 NIGERIA