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Brazil finally earned the Olympic gold medal the host nation most desperately wanted as the mens soccer team beat Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 game Saturday.Neymar -- far and away Brazils biggest sports star -- scored the winning penalty after Weverton saved Nils Petersens attempt in the fifth round of penalties to bring home the gold.The Olympic tournament was the only major soccer tournament that Brazil had failed to win, and they finally accomplished it in front of an apoplectic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.Thats it, Neymar said. We made history.Neymar also had scored Brazils goal in the first half from a spectacular free kick as the Brazilians earned a measure of revenge for the 7-1 thrashing that Germany gave them en route to winning the 2014 World Cup.This restores our self-esteem, Brazil coach Rogerio Micale said. We see that not all was lost, our football is still alive. There are some things that need to be fixed, but today we were able to make our people happy.Brazilian legend Pele also praised the team.Germany started confidently, and in the 11th minute Julian Brandt bent a long shot from outside the box that struck the crossbar.But Neymar took the pressure off of the nervous Maracana crowd when he delivered a perfectly placed free kick past Germany keeper Timo Horn to open the scoring in the 27th minute.Germany hit the woodwork twice more before the end of the first half, but Brazil was able to take the slim lead into the dressing room.But Germany came out looking to attack after the break and silenced the crowd with a goal in the 59th minute as Jeremy Toljans cross from the wing was turned in by Max Meyer in the center of the box.Brazil immediately went on the attack again as Renato Augusto, who missed two chances in front of goal in the first half, fired wide once again.Germany midfielder Lars Bender then had to leave the game with an apparent injury and was replaced by?Grischa Promel.In the 77th minute, Neymar played Felipe Anderson in on goal with a through pass but the substitute was caught from behind by Germany defenders.And moments later, Neymar came close to restoring Brazils lead himself when his long shot flashed inches wide of the far post.Neymar again played in Anderson in the second period of extra time, but?Horn made the save.In the shootout, the first eight penalty-takers were on target:?Matthias Ginter, Serge Gnabry, Brandt and Niklas Sule for Germany; Augusto, Marquinhos, Rafinha and Luan for Brazil.But?Weverton seemed to be getting closer to stopping a Germany shot and got down to save from?Petersen in the fifth round.Neymar then took a halted run-up and blasted the ball into the back of the net before falling to his knees in joyous tears.I dont have words to say anything, Neymar said later, sobbing. I cant describe my feelings right now. I just want to thank my teammates, my friends and my family, who have been by my side during the most difficult moments.It wasnt easy. I dont know what else to say, Im just really happy.Germany settled for the silver medal and was denied gold in the first Olympics for which it qualified since the countrys reunification in 1990. East Germany won the 1976 tournament in Montreal.Earlier on Saturday, Nigeria held off a late rally to defeat Honduras 3-2 and win the bronze.Fake Baseball Jerseys . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. Fake Jerseys From China . Bradwell was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. Born and raised in Toronto, Bradwell is entering his sixth CFL season, with all six played for his hometown Argonauts. http://www.fakejersey.com/ . 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Right fielder Colin Cowgill also came forward and slid toward the ball. Kendrick still attempted to make the play and bent his left leg awkwardly while tryying to avoid Cowgill, losing the ball from his glove.dddddddddddd The Angels medical staff eventually helped Kendrick off the field, but he appeared to be putting some weight on his leg. One inning later, the Angels announced Kendrick had hyperextended his knee. Kendrick began the night batting .302 with 11 homers and 47 RBIs. He has been a valuable offensive contributor with the absence of injured first baseman Albert Pujols and the season-long struggles of outfielder Josh Hamilton. 00:03ET 06-08-13 ' ' '