Rio Olympics: Germany stun Sweden to win women's football gold

– Germany have won gold in women’s football at the Rio Olympics – Canada shocked Brazil to win bronze in the third placed matchGermany have their first ever gold title in the women’s football in the Olympics following a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the final in Rio.Germany’s players celebrate with their golds after beating SwedenDzsenifer Marozsan put Germany ahead at the Maracana with a curling finish, and Sweden’s Linda Sembrant gifted them a second by scoring an own goal after Marozsan’s free-kick hit a post.Stina Blackstenius pulled a goal back from Kosovare Asslani’s low cross but it would not stop the German from getting gold. SportMeanwhile, Canada have won an Olympic bronze medal in the women’s football following a 2-1 win over hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo.Canada’s Christine Sinclair hit the crossbar with a 25-yard free-kick before Deanne Rose scored from close range after Ashley Lawrence’s fine run.Canada on the podium after collecting their medalRose, 17, crossed for Sinclair to score from eight yards, and hit the post herself before Beatriz pulled a goal back for the hosts following a long throw.