Brazil reach Olympic final
Brazil qualified for the final of the Olympic soccer tournament in Kashima, Japan, on Tuesday. Ajax striker Antony’s team were too strong for Mexico after penalties.
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Brazil and Mexico did not score in both regular-season and extra-time. Eduardo Aguirre and Carlos Rodríguez missed from 11 yards on behalf of Mexico. There were no missed penalties from Brazil.
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Dani Alves was the first to shoot on behalf of the defending champion and Reinier blasted in the decisive 4-1. As a result, the ‘Divine Canaries’ were sure of the Olympic final, just like in 2012 and 2016.
Brazil reach Olympic final
Brazil face Either Spain or Japan in the final on Saturday. Antony had a starting place and was substituted after 90 minutes. In his country’s previous four games, he also appeared at kick-off.
Brazil were already close to victory in the closing stages of regular time. However, top scorer Richarlison, already scoring five goals at the Games, headed in the post. Brazil were also awarded a penalty, but the video referee overturned that decision.
Antony will miss the start of the season for Ajax, who will compete with PSV for a win of the Johan Cruyff Scale on Saturday.
