German footballers maintain quarter-final chances

Coach Stefan Kuntz's team defeated outsiders Saudi Arabia 3:2 (2:1) on Sunday. Bayer Leverkusen's Nadiem Amiri (11th) and Frankfurt's Ragnar Ache (43rd) gave the German team the lead twice in Yokohama. After equalizing goals from Sami Al-Nadschi (30th) and Saud Abdulhamid (50th), Felix Uduokhai from FC Augsburg secured the victory with a score of 3-2 (75th). After Amos Pieper from Bielefeld was sent off (67'), the Germans had to play outnumbered for a long time. After the 2:4 in the opening game against Brazil, the Germans are now in third place in Group D with three points. The Brazilians had previously only managed a 0-0 draw against Ivory Coast. Germany will play against the Africans on Wednesday at the end of the preliminary round in a direct duel for a place in the quarter-finals. France also with a trembling victory France's footballers also celebrated their first victory at this year's Olympic Games. The French gave themselves the chance to advance with a 4:3 (0:0) tremor against South Africa. After the 1-4 defeat against Mexico, Teji Savanier saved the French from another setback on Sunday in Saitama with his goal in the second minute of added time. Previously, veteran André-Pierre Gignac (57th, 78th, 86th/foul penalty) scored a hat-trick. Kobamelo Kodisang (53rd), Evidence Makgopa (72nd) and Teboho Mokoena (81st) scored for South Africa. Hosts Japan defeated Mexico 2-1 and are at the top of the table with 6 points. There were also wins on matchday 2 for Argentina (1-0 against Egypt), Spain (1-0 against Australia), Honduras (3-2 against New Zealand) and South Korea (4-0 against Romania).

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German footballers maintain quarter-final chances

The German footballers celebrated their first victory at the Olympic Games and preserved their chances of reaching the quarter-finals.

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