Malcom scores to give defending champions 2-1 football victory over Spain
Malcom celebrates his extra-time goal that proved to be the winner for Brazil, at Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday evening. (Reuters Photo)
YOKOHAMA: Brazil won Olympic men’s football gold for the second consecutive tournament as substitute Malcom struck the winner in a 2-1 victory over Spain after extra time on Saturday.
Matheus Cunha took advantage of a defensive lapse to score in first-half stoppage time after Richarlison smashed a penalty over the crossbar for Brazil.
Spain equalised on the hour when Mikel Oyarzabal crashed home a thumping volley, but former Barcelona forward Malcom secured Brazil the title with his goal in the…
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