Olympic Soccer Preview – South American giants square off in Beijing

August 18, 2008

Brazil and Argentina the Matchup of the Olympic Games
The match-up that everyone has been waiting for in the mens’ soccer draw of the 2008 Summer Olympics will take place on Tuesday morning, when two of the world’s most decorated soccer nations go head-to-head in the semifinals. Between them, Brazil and Argentina have seven World Cups, but only one gold medal.
Brazil vs. Argentina – 9:00 AM ET
The Brazilians needed overtime to break down a pesky Cameroon side that eliminated them in 2000 on their way to a gold medal, as goals from Rafael Sobis and Marcelo in the first half of extra time gave Brazil a tough 2-0 win. It was a very chippy affair, as Brazil were given five of the 13 yellow cards handed out during the match. The Brazilians still have yet to allow a goal during the competition, scoring 11 along the way.
Argentina were also taken to extra time by the Netherlands in a very entertaining bout, but Angel di Maria’s goal in the 105th minute was the match-winner as the Argentinians came away with a 2-1 victory. Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the competition for Argentina, who are still unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The Argentinians are favored at +135 in this contest, and they were be eager to avenge a 3-0 loss to Brazil in the final of the Copa America tournament last year. Everyone knows Ronaldinho will be the main target for the Brazil offense, and Messi will be the point man for Argentina, but the supporting cast will make the difference. Javier Mascherano has the skill to keep an eye on Ronaldinho, while Juan Roman Riquelme is the real playmaker for Argentina from his attacking midfield position. Take Argentina to take another step towards repeating as Olympic gold medalists with a victory over their South American compatriots on Tuesday.
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