Football: Asensio puts Spain into final vs Brazil
Updated On: 04 August, 2021 08:03 AM IST | AFP
The Real Madrid winger came off the bench as a substitute and curled in a terrific strike in the 115th minute
Spain`s midfielder Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games men`s semi-final football match between Japan and Spain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama. Pic/AFP
Spain will play reigning champions Brazil in the Olympic men’s football final after Marco Asensio’s superb extra-time winner on Tuesday secured a 1-0 victory over host nation Japan.
The Real Madrid winger came off the bench as a substitute and curled in a terrific strike in the 115th minute. Japan will take on Mexico in bronze medal match. Mexico lost 4-1 on penalties to Brazil in Kashima following 120 goalless minutes.
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