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The Olympic football tournament is nearing its end. The final pair is already clear, and both semifinals required extra time. In the first semifinal, the 2016 Olympic champions Brazil met the 2012 Olympic champions Mexico. The regular time ended 0:0, and Brazil won the penalty shootout confidently. The representatives of South America scored all four penalty kicks, while Mexico missed 2 out of 3 attempts.
In the other semifinal, the regular time also ended 0:0, where the hosts Japan met Spain. However, no penalty shootout was needed, and Spain triumphed in extra time after a goal from Marco Asensio, who celebrated by taking off his boot.
The fight for bronze will take place in three days, between Mexico and Japan. Meanwhile, the final will be in four days, at 14:30 Lithuanian time. There, Spain will face Brazil.
Meanwhile, in the women's tournament, the US women's national team was eliminated in the semifinals by Canada. The women's final will see Canada and Sweden face off, while the US and Australia women's national teams will compete for bronze.
Mexico - Brazil
