The Brazilian national football team beat Egypt 3-2 in their first match at the Olympics in London. The group C match was played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. In the other match in the group, Belarus beat New Zealand 1-0. Therefore, Brazil leads the group with three points, tied with the European team, but is ahead on goals scored.
The Brazilian goals were scored by Rafael, Leandro Damião and Neymar – all in the first half. In the second half, Egypt pulled two back with Aboutrika and Salah.
» Results of the first round of matches of the Olympic Games
Group A
Great Britain 1-1 Senegal
UA Emirates 1-2 Uruguay
Group B
Mexico 0-0 Korea
Gabon 1-1 Switzerland
Group C
Belarus 1-0 New Zealand
Brazil 3-2 Egypt
Group D
Honduras 2-2 Morocco
Spain 0-1 Japan
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