The Guardian - * Japan 0-1 Spain (aet, Asensio 115min)
* Brazil beat Mexico 4-1 on penalties after 0-0 draw
Spain will take on Brazil for Olympic gold in the men’s football final on Saturday, after Marco Asensio’s extra-time winner ended the hopes of the hosts, Japan.
After a cagey first half in Saitama, Spain were awarded a penalty after Mikel Merino went down under a challenge from Maya Yoshida. The decision was overturned correctly by VAR, but the incident sparked the game into life. Continue reading...
