Published 8/19/2008
by S B
at Bleacher Report - EPL
Sporting royalty the likes of Maradona and Kobe Bryant came out to see what was supposed to be the clash of the titans.
What they witnessed was Argentina putting on a perfect display of world-class football and earning a well deserved place in the Olympic football finals, defeating the Brazilians, 3-0.
Brazil seemed to aim to slow the pace of the game down from the start showing little objectivity and zeal whereas Los Hermanos Argentines were relentless and displayed very constructive play right from the starting whistle.
The first half ended goalless with Argentina having most of the possession and coming close on a few occasions.
Early in the second half Aguero found the back of the net latching on to a cross from inside the box. The ball seemed to recherche off his arm but the Uruguayan referee pointed to the middle.
Brazil seemed to briefly awaken as moments after the Argentine woodwork was struck. It was to little avail as Aguero added to his tally 6 mins later.
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