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Nadine Angerer: Germany’s penalty-saving heroine

In July 2013, a record crowd of 41,000 people watched Germany's Nadine Angerer save two penalties in the final of the women's European championship final in Sweden.

In July 2013, a record crowd of 41,000 people watched as Germany beat Norway in the women's European championship final in Sweden. The victory meant that Germany had won an unprecedented six European Championships in a row. Goalkeeper, Nadine Angerer, was Germany’s star player and captain for that tournament. She has been telling her story to Matt Pintus.

(Photo: Nadine Angerer in action at the 2013 European Championships. Credit: Getty Images)

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