Olympics Men's football
Quarter Final
Mexico thrashed Korea in quarter final in a goals rained match for 6-3. Mexico started scoring in the 12'(Martín). But Korea levelled in the 20th minute (Lee D K) with a beautiful goal from outside the box. Mexico didn't gave Korea much time to breathe as they scored second jst after 10 minutes. Romo scored in the 30th minute and Cordova doubled the lead from a penalty in 39th minute. Half time score was 3-1. Lee D K scored his second goal to make the deficit to 1 (3-2, 51'). But, korea couldnt stop Mexican waves of attack as they scored goals in quick succession (Martin 54', Cordova 63', Ed Aguire 84') 6-2. Hwang scored another goal for Korea in the injury time (90+1') but that wasnt enough for them to prevent the loss.
Mexico will meet Brazil on 3rd August at Saitama Stadium.
Brazil's quarter final win against Egypt for 1-0. Cunha scored the all important winning goal in the 37'.
Spain and Ivory Coast were at level till 90th minute (2-2) but Mir scored hattrick in the extra time (90+3', 117' and 120+1'). In thrilling match, Ivory Coast took lead in the 10th minute through Bailly goal. Olmo (30') scored the equaliser in the half way mark, from a defensive mistake of Ivory Coast defender. African team took lead in the injury tim of second half (Gradel 90+1'). When they thought they did enough and go semi final spot, Mir scored his first goal. It was all Spain in the extra time. Oyarzabal scored from penalty to give them lead in the 98th minute. Mir completed his hattrick to take them into semi finals.
Spain will play against Japan in the semi final at Yokohama stadium.
Japan and New Zealand couldnt break the deadlock in stipulated 90 minutes and extra time. Japan scored 4 of their penalties but Newzealand missed second and 3rd.
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