BRAZIL are looking to make it two straight Olympic men’s football gold medals and it’s so far so good.
The Selecao have edged out Egypt through a goal from Matheus Cunha to reach the semi-final.
They will now face 2012 champions Mexico, or South Korea.
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SEMI-FINALS SCHEDULE
Confirmation of the Olmypic Men’s semi-finals.
Mexico take on current Champions Brazil whilst Japan come up against Spain.
Make sure to tune in on Tuesday morning for more live coverage but this time for the highly anticipated semi-finals.
MEDAL CHARTS
Mexico have two silvers and two bronzes but they are yet to get a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
However, if they win their next two matches, they can finally achieve that.
FULL TIME STATS
If this doesn’t show the fight South Korea put in then I don’t know what will.
Equal on shots count with the Mexicans, more possession and more corner kicks.
The only thing which lets them down is the final score-line.
Credit: LiveScore
14 AND COUNTING
Mexico’s six goals today boost their total tally up to 14.
Incredible.
SMILE THAT IT HAPPENED
South Korea did well in this tournament. They topped their group and put up a good fight against Mexico but it just wasn’t enough.
You did your nation proud boys.
FULL TIME
Mexico’s scintillating win over the South Korean’s fires them into the semi-finals where they will take on Spain.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
OREL GRINFIELD BLOWS THE FINAL WHISTLE!
AND MEXICO BLOW SOUTH KOREA AWAY WITH THAT WIN!
FT: SOUTH KOREA 3-6 MEXICO
SOUTH KOREA 3-6 MEXICO
90+2. Just a mare constellation goal for the Reds but a brilliant header netherless.
I had to stand up and clap that one.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
WHAT TEAM SPIRIT FROM THE BOYS!
UI-JO HWANG BRINGS ONE BACK FOR SOUTH KOREA!
GREAT HEADER FROM A FANTASTIC CORNER!
SOUTH KOREA 3-6 MEXICO
SOUTH KOREA 2-6 MEXICO
88. Hold your horses people, South Korea have a corner.
They are really still going for it.
SOUTH KOREA 2-6 MEXICO
85. The South Korean’s can hold their head high for going out with a fight but ultimately the Mexicans just had too much fire power for them.
MEXICAN MASSACRE
Eduardo Aguirre comes off the bench to stamp his authority on the game with a sixth for Mexico.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
AND IT IS SIXXXXXXXXXX!
AND THIS TIME EDUARDO AGUIRRE IS ON TARGETTT!
AND NOW MEXICO ARE SURELY THROUGHHHHH!
SOUTH KOREA 2-6 MEXICO
SOUTH KOREA 2-5 MEXICO
79. OOOOFF IT WAS ALMOST NO.6!
Eduardo Aguirre would have got himself on the score-sheet but for the legs of Bum-Keun Song inbetween the Japanese sticks.
See, those are the gaps that I am talking about.
SOUTH KOREA 2-5 MEXICO
77. I’ve got to give credit where credit is due.
Despite South Korea being three goals down, the Reds are really going for it but in doing so, they are leaving massive gaps at the back.
SOUTH KOREA 2-5 MEXICO
76. BIG SAVE GUILLERMO OCHOA
The Mexican keeper made himself big to deny Dong-Keyong Lee’s attempt on goal and stop the attacker from grabbing his hat-trick.
SOUTH KOREA 2-5 MEXICO
75. Free-kick to South Korea in a dangerous position.
Should this go in, we could potentially have a game on our hands ladies and gents.
SOUTH KOREA 2-5 MEXICO
The Mexico boss Jaime Lozano has made some changes to the side with the semi-finals in mind.
- Carlos Antuna and Franciso Cordova – OFF
- Diego Lainez and Fernando Beltran – ON
OTHER MEN’S QUARTER-FINAL
Mexico are in complete and utter control leading South Korea by five goals to two which means bar a miracle, they are set to take on Spain in the semi-finals who beat the Ivorians 1-0.
MEDAL COUNT
Brazil are way off top spot in terms of their medal count (Gold – 1, Silver – 3, Bronze – 4) but the one gold medal they are favourites to secure is the football.
And with the women’s team crashing out to Canada earlier on today, it’s all down to Andre Jardine’s team to bring it home.
FULL 90 STATS
Brazil took their first half domination and carried it right through to the final whistle.
Andre Jardine would have probably been disappointed with the score-line but the main thing is that his side are on step closer to retaining the gold medal.
Credit: LiveScore
SECURITY
If Egypt had this time of defence during the game, Mohammed El Shenawi wouldn’t have been so exposed today.
FULL TIME
Brazil go through to the semi-final’s where they will have a mouth-watering clash against Mexico.
My mood right now to see that game:
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
NO THEY DON’T!
IT’S ALL OVER!
FT: BRAZIL 1-0 EGYPT
BRAZIL 1-0 EGYPT
90+2. Will there be one last chance for the Egyptians to snatch an equaliser?
The tension is building ladies and gentleman!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
