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Rinast: We’ll take your breath away in Berlin

June 26, 2014 14:13
Rachel Rinast (right) was the star of the EMFT Futsal event. Photo: Ben Angel

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Rachel Rinast insists Maccabi Germany can build on their EMFT success at next year's European Maccabi Games in Berlin.

The German captain, who plays for FC Koln, inspired her team to victory over Holland in the final of the inaugural Women's Futsal event.

Left-sided player Rinast, who is 23 and training to be a teacher, believes the Germany can take their momentum into the Euros as they look to clinch gold in the 11-a-side game, as well as the small-sided one.

"It was a great honour for us to be in London," she said. "The German League is physical, which I like, but my first futsal experience was fantastic.