By Simon H. L / comments@latinospost.com | First Posted: Aug 11, 2012 12:38 PM EDT
Tags mexico, Olympics Soccer, brazil, London Olympics 2012
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REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

Mexico can add one more color to its 'tri-color' flag today, the gold.

In a spectacular triumph over favorites to win the Olympic Soccer tournament, Mexico warded the Brazilians off to scoop the Gold medal in a match that resulted 2-1 in favor of the Aztecs.

Throughout the game, Mexican and Brazilian players were seen playing their hearts outs but when it came to defining, it was Mexico who capitalized.

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Peralta scored the two goals for Mexico at the beginning, in minute 1, and towards the end of the game, in minute 75. For Brazil, it was Hulk who scored the team's only goal and by the time the team stepped up its game to tie the scoreboard, the referee had already blown the final whistle.

With the victory, Mexico caps off a remarkable performance in Olympics soccer with six victories, one draw, zero losses, and its first ever Olympic soccer gold.

Brazil on the other hand failed to earn its first ever gold in the Olympics for the second time in a row after losing in 2008 to Argentina.

After the match ended, Mexico's president Felipe Calderon congratulated the Mexican soccer team via twitter with the following message:

"Gold for Mexico in soccer! A historical accomplishment for our country. We are happy and proud for our team!"

 

Video of Goals and Highlights

Video of the goals can be found at this location.

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