Spain to face Brazil in men’s Olympic football final after Asensio sinks Japan
03-Aug-2021 14:57:35 | The Guardian
- Japan 0-1 Spain (aet, Asensio 115min)
- Brazil beat Mexico 4-1 on penalties after 0-0 draw
Spain will take on Brazil for Olympic gold in the men’s football final on Saturday, after Marco Asensio’s extra-time winner ended the hopes of the hosts, Japan.
After a cagey first half in Saitama, Spain were awarded a penalty after Mikel Merino went down under a challenge from Maya Yoshida. The decision was overturned correctly by VAR, but the incident sparked the game into life.
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