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Football branch Tokyo 2020 Olympics has entered the final round this weekend. The peak party duel brought together Spain vs Brazil.
Spain and Brazil confirmed the final ticket after passing their respective opponents in the semifinals, Tuesday (3/8/2021) afternoon WIB. However, the struggle between the two was not easy, because they had to go through 120 minutes and even a penalty shootout.
Brazil first faced Mexico at the Kashima stadium, Kashima. Despite being seeded Brazil has difficulty penetrating Mexico’s defense. . A total of 12 attempts were released, none of which resulted in a goal.
Six attempts on target were all countered by Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. After going through 120 minutes, Brazil and Mexico had to finish on penalties.
In this high-fived drama, Brazil won 4-1 after two of Mexico’s kickers failed, namely Eduardo Aguirre and Johan Vazquez. Meanwhile, four Brazilian executors managed to fulfill their duties.
Spain also faced fierce resistance from Japan, who played tightly throughout the match. A total of 20 attempts were made, six of which were on goal. Kosei Tani under the Japanese bar made save after save.
However, Tani did not move when Marco Asensio’s curling strike in the 115th minute killed Japan’s hopes of qualifying. Spain won 1-0 and was entitled to face Brazil in the final.
This is the first meeting between the two teams in the final of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Incidentally, Spain and Brazil have both won gold medals.
The Matador team first won it in 1992 and had failed in the 2000 final. Brazil first failed in the 1996 final before taking revenge in Rio de Janeiro 2016. Spain vs Brazil at the International Yokohama stadium, Saturday (7/8/2021), who will win?
Tokyo Olympics football final schedule
Spain Vs Brazil
Saturday (7/8//2021)
18.30 WIB
International Yokohama stadium
(mrp/pur)
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