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Neid's last match as German's coach is for the gold

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Coach Silvia Neid's final match as coach of Germany will be for the gold medal at the Rio Games.

Quite a way to cap an illustrious coaching career.

"What could be nicer than to have your last game with your team here, as a team coach playing for the gold medal in this fantastic stadium," Neid said. "There is nothing nicer that I could imagine."

Germany faces Sweden on Friday at Rio's legendary Maracana Stadium in the Olympic women's soccer final. Canada plays host Brazil for the bronze in Sao Paulo.