Alexia Putellas missed a stoppage time penalty as world champions Spain were beaten 1-0 by Germany in the bronze medal match in women’s football at the Olympic Games in Lyon on Friday.
Ann-Katrin Berger dramatically saved from the two-time Ballon d’Or winner in the eighth minute of added time as 2016 winners Germany claimed the bronze for the fourth time since the sport was introduced to the Games in 1996.
A penalty from Giulia Gwinn had earlier given Germany the lead after the Bayern Munich player had been fouled by Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll in the 64th minute.
The defeat compounded a…
