Germany's 'Golden Goal' heroine
In 2003, Nia K眉nzer's powerful extra-time header won Germany its first women's football World Cup.
In 2003, Germany won the Women's World Cup for the first time thanks to a powerful extra-time header in the final against Sweden from defender Nia K眉nzer. K眉nzer's strike was a Golden Goal, which gave instant victory to the Germans and was later voted Goal of the Year in Germany, ahead of any efforts by men. Nia K眉nzer talks to Lucy Burns about a match that helped put the women's game on the map.
(Photo: Nia K眉nzer, centre, at the 2003 World Cup. Credit: Getty Images)
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