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Mexico's two goals against Brazil in Saturday's Gold Medal served to exhibit that Mexicans players too can score confidently and spectacularly.
Here it is. At 10 AM ETD on August 11, Mexico and Brazil face off for the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. One team will make history and the other will go home awaiting the next four years for another crack at the coveted gold.
This team is a match of heavyweight soccer countries with neither ever winning a gold medal. For Mexico this is their first ever crack at it. For Brazil, it is not the first try, but it is the most important and defining of their history.
22 players will be on the pitch when Mexico and Brazil face off Saturday at 10 AM ETD for the Olympic Gold.
However two players will be major factors in deciding whether their team takes home gold or silver.
Brazil has been frustrating to watch throughout the tournament as their tremendous offensive output is not matched by an equally compelling display of defensive responsibility. Their opponents in the gold medal match have proven to be disciplined on the back throughout and present Brazil's toughest task.
But there are several reasons to believe that destiny is on their side and that they will prevail with their first ever gold medal. Here they are.
Mexico's play in the group stage was questionable at best. However, their play in the knockout stages has been a revelation as the team has won both games with a combination of timely scoring, heart, and strong defense. Now they face their greatest test in Brazil. Brazil is a potent offense that will test Mexico's defense more than any other team has.
But Mexico can still win their first ever gold medal and here are the reasons why.
Lost in the hoopla of the Brazil-Mexico match for the gold medal is the fact that Japan and Korea will still be facing off for the Bronze on Friday August 10 at 2:45 PM ETD.
When Mexico and Brazil step on the field Saturday for the Gold Medal match, both squads will be battling for their first ever chance at Gold. For coming days, we will take a look at each squad in every area of the field to see which squad holds the edge.attle of strikers.
When Mexico and Brazil step on the field Saturday for the Gold Medal match, both squads will be battling for their first ever chance at Gold. For coming days, we will take a look at each squad in every area of the field to see which squad holds the edge.ers.
When Mexico and Brazil step on the field Saturday for the Gold Medal match, both squads will be battling for their first ever chance at Gold. For coming days, we will take a look at each squad in every area of the field to see which squad holds the edge.
Mexico will get a chance at its first ever gold medal in the Soccer tournament after a tremendous 3-1 comeback win against Japan.
Brazil will take on Mexico in Saturday's Gold Medal Match at the Olympics after an emphatic 3-0 win over Korea Republic.
In the first 16 minutes, Korea dominated the game as it rarely gave the Brazilians the opportunity to cross the field's midline.
Brazil and Korea end the day of semi-finals with a match for the ages. Brazil comes in as undisputed favorites, but the Koreans are not be toyed with.
The match between Brazil will prove to be the first major test that the Samba Kings will face in this tournament.
Korea may be the underdog in their match against Brazil, but no one should underestimate the potential of the Asians. They have played with heart throughout this tournament and are at the semi-finals due to a combination of strong defense and timely offense. Here are the reasons why they can beat Brazil.
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