For the second time in a row: Brazil won the Olympic football tournament in Tokyo

07 August 2021, 19:42 | Sports
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Brazilian national team beat Spain in the finals of the 2020 Games in Tokyo to become Olympic champion. The meeting ended with a score of 2: 1.

The Brazilians could have come out ahead in the 38th minute, but Richarlison missed the penalty that Mateus Cunha earned.

Nevertheless, seven minutes later, Selecao did score. Distinguished Kunya, who at close range closed the transfer of 38-year-old Dani Alves.

In the opening of the second half, Richarlison could have increased the advantage of his team, but his shot by Unai Simon transferred to the post of his own goal.

The Brazilians paid for the missed chances in the 61st minute.

Mikel Oyarzabal equalized with Carlos Soler's pass.

Teams did not score anymore in regular time. The Brazilians snatched the victory in the extra-time. The decisive goal was Malcolm's goal, scored in the 109th minute of the meeting.

Olympic Games 2020 in Tokyo will last until August 8. A total of 339 sets of awards will be played in 33 sports.

The Brazilian national team became the Olympic champion for the second time in a row and in its history.




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