2012 Summer Olympics Men's Football Knock-Out Stage
Men's Tournament
Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Knock-Out Stage
Women's Tournament
Group E | Group F | Group G | Knock Out Stage
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Quarter-Finals
Japan
Egypt
Japan 3 Egypt 0
Old Trafford, Manchester4 August 2012
Japan steered their way past Egypt with a confident performance. They took the lead after 14 minutes and, after Saad was sent off just before half-time for a professional foul, they never looked like losing control. Two late goals ended any hopes Egypt might have had of stealing an equaliser.
Mexico
Senegal
Mexico 4 Senegal 2 (after extra-time)
Wembley Stadium, London4 August 2012
Senegal came back from being 2-0 down to force the match into extra-time but then gifted two goals to Mexico in extra-time.
Brazil
Honduras
Brazil 3 Honduras 2
St James' Park, Newcastle4 August 2012
Honduras took an early lead but were pegged back after Crisanto was sent off in the 32nd minute. Against the odds, Honduras scored again just after half-time but they held the lead for just three minutes before Neymar equalised from a penalty. Damiao put the Brazilians in front on the hour, a lead they held until the final whistle. Honduras finished with nine men after Espinoza was sent off in the closing stages.
Great Britain
Republic of Korea
Great Britain 1 Republic of Korea 1 (after extra-time)
(Republic of Korea won 5-4 on penalties)
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff4 August 2012
Team GB found themselves on the back foot against fast, attack-minded opponents and fell behind just before the half hour. Aaron Ramsey equalised from a penalty seven minutes later but his second penalty awarded minutes later was saved. As the match wore on the Brits looked short on attacking ideas, launching long balls for their forwards to chase that were easily snuffed out by Korea's defenders. By the end of extra-time both sides were exhausted but Korea held their nerve, scoring with all five of their kicks in the penalty competition. Sturridge's attempt to deceive the Korean goalkeeper misfired and his shot was easily saved to end British hopes of a medal.
Semi-Finals
Mexico
Japan
Mexico 3 Japan 1
Wembley Stadium, London7 August 2012
Mexico stormed back into the game after going behind in the 12th minute. Fabian equalised on the half-hour, Peralta put them ahead in the 65th minute and three minutes into injury time, Cortes put the icing on the cake.
Republic of Korea
Brazil
Republic of Korea 0 Brazil 3
Old Trafford, Manchester7 August 2012
The final score flattered the Brazilians who were, for long periods, pressed hard by the lively and attack-minded Korean team. Romulo put Brazil ahead in the 38th minute and two goals in quick succession from Damio in the second-half put their team into the final.
Bronze Medal Match
Republic of Korea
Japan
Republic of Korea 2 Japan 0
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff10 August 2012
South Korea came out on top in a closely contested match between Asian neighbours with two goals either side of half-time.
Final
Brazil
Mexico
Brazil 1 Mexico 2
Wembley Stadium, London11 August 2012
Hot favourites, Brazil, received an early shock when Oribe Peralta put Mexico ahead with only 29 seconds played. For all their individual talent, the Brazilians simply could not match the organisation and team work of their opponents. In the second half Brazil attacked with purpose but were vulnerable to the counter-attack and it was no great surprise when Peralta scored his second. In the final minutes, Hulk gave Brazil a slender lifeline and Oscar should have equalised when he had a free header close to goal with seconds left, but he put the ball over the bar.