Germany fall to Brazil
Monday, August 19, 2002
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Germany were beaten 1-0 by Brazil in the FIFA Under-19 Women's World Championship.
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Germany failed to build on their opening day win against France, as they lost 1-0 against Brazil in the group stage of the 2002 FIFA Under-19 Women's World Championship at Vancouver's Swangard stadium.
Müller goes close
Kelly the hero
After half-time, though, Brazil continued to press, and were rewarded on the hour when forward Kelly intercepted a clearance and set off on a mazy dribble which ended with her shooting home underneath German goalkeeper Miriam Elling for her second goal of the tournament.
Mexico match
Despite occasional attacks, Germany only occasionally looked like causing a threat, and will now need to at least avoid defeat against Mexico on Thursday to keep their quarter-final dream alive.
