Argentina knocks Olympic champion Brazil out of Paris Games
ARGENTINA secured their ticket to this year’s Olympic Games by beating Brazil 1-0 on Sunday in the final four of the South American qualifying tournament, leaving the 2020 champions out of the tournament in Paris.
Javier Mascherano’s side required a win against their bitter rivals following draws with Venezuela and Paraguay in the round-robin qualifying stage for the 2024 Games, with only the top two teams securing berths in Paris.
Argentina’s Under-23 team finished with five points, one ahead of Paraguay, who were facing Venezuela later on Sunday. Brazil finished with three points.
Luciano Gondou’s header in the 77th minute was enough to give the victory to Argentina, gold medallists at the 2004 and 2008 Games.
Brazil, medal winners at the last four Olympics, have not missed the Games since 2004. — Reuters