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Brazil, the reigning Olympic gold medalist, has failed to qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris. In Venezuela, the Brazilian promises of coach Ramon Menezes lost 0-1 against rival Argentina. Twelve minutes before the end, Luciano Gondou's header shattered the Brazilians' dreams. In addition to Argentina, Paraguay also secured a ticket for the Olympic Games by beating Venezuela 2-0.
Brazil-Argentina 0-1
Brazil started with the seventeen-year-old prodigy Endrick at the point of attack. The opponent also had the necessary talent within the lines, with Ajax-linked Thiago Almada, Federico Redondo, the offspring of former footballer Fernando Redondo and new Brighton & Hove Albion player Valentín Barco. The biggest chance of the first half belonged to Almada.
From approximately 25 meters, the midfielder shot the ball onto the aluminum with great feeling. In the second half it was Brazil that gained more dominance. The home team was close to the opening goal through Gabriel Pec, but Argentinian goalkeeper Leandro Brey was in the way. Came via Gondou la Albiceleste taking the lead deep into the second half. He nodded a precise cross from Barco with feeling behind the Brazilian goalkeeper: 0-1.
Lionel Messi
After the match, Argentina coach Javier Mascherano was asked whether he would take Lionel Messi to Paris. Messi's coach and ex-teammate said that he would welcome the world star with open arms, but that it is up to the player himself. Messi already won the gold medal in 2008 when Nigeria was beaten 2-0 in Beijing.
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