Mexico beats Brazil to win its first Olympic gold in soccer
By The Week Staff | August 11, 2012
M
exico beat Brazil 2-1 on Saturday to win the gold medal in soccer, the country's first gold medal in the sport. Mexican striker Oribe Peralta scored two goals, the first in the opening minute of the game, and Mexico held on for a victory over powerhouse Brazil.
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