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In the first 16 minutes, Korea dominated the game as it rarely gave the Brazilians the opportunity to cross the field's midline.
Brazil and Korea end the day of semi-finals with a match for the ages. Brazil comes in as undisputed favorites, but the Koreans are not be toyed with.
The match between Brazil will prove to be the first major test that the Samba Kings will face in this tournament.
Korea may be the underdog in their match against Brazil, but no one should underestimate the potential of the Asians. They have played with heart throughout this tournament and are at the semi-finals due to a combination of strong defense and timely offense. Here are the reasons why they can beat Brazil.
Japan has quietly become a major force in the tournament.
Mexico has been madly inconsistent in their campaign to the semi-final.
The semi-finals get started with a tilt of great heavyweights.
After a tremendous round of quarter-finals matches, the four remaining contestants have proven to provide a plethora of surprises and even disappointments. Which of the four remaining squads has what it takes to win the Gold Medal?
An entire nation was disappointed as Korea Republic took Great Britain to the limit in a 1-1 penalty shootout win.
The Brazilians became the semi-finalist of the day with another three goal display against an extremely impressive Honduras squad.
Mexico will take on Japan in the semi-finals of the Men's soccer tournament after an emphatic 4-2 victory over an impressive Senegal squad.
Japan put on a virtuosic performance against Egypt and became the first team to reach the semi-finals after a 3-0 win..
The quarter finals of the men's soccer tournament at the Olympics get started on Saturday with a major showdown between Egypt and Japan. Which side has the edge in this contest?
Mexico and Senegal are the second quarterfinals match of the day. Featured in this match are two premier strikers, one who came into the tournament as a superstar and the other who has made a name for himself with his revelatory play.
Great Britain and Korea close out the final day of the quarter finals in a matchup that will have all of London anxious.
