Brasil win Olympic Bronze

August 23, 2008

Brasil win the bronze medal with a 3-nil victory over surprise finalists Belgium.

Diego opened scoring in the 27th minute after darting past last man Tom de Mul and connecting with a cross from Rafinha to tuck the ball inside the far post.

Lanky striker Jo added another two goals at the quarter-til and quarter-past hour marks.

The 5-time World Cup winners have yet to claim Olympic gold. The Brasilians lost out on a chance for gold to rivals Argentina by the same scoreline in a semi-final match that had them down to 9 men. This is Brasil’s second third-place Olympic finish.

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