Tireless Alves, leads Brazil to gold

Brazil concedes an encore and wins the gold medal in football. Guided by the experience and charisma of captain Dani Alves, 38 springs and a class never tarnished, on the pitch as out of quota, the verdeoro beat Spain in the final 2-1 (after extra time), confirming themselves as Olympic champions after Rio 2016 Malcom's goal was decisive, after regular time ended 1-1 thanks to goals from Mateus Cunha and Oyarzabal. For the ex from Barcelona, ​​Juventus and PSG this is the 45th trophy won by a professional footballer. On his knees, with his head on the grass of the Yokohama stadium, Alves enjoyed the moment of victory for a few minutes before hugging each of his young teammates. Tireless, he played all the games in this tournament, his first Olympics,lived with emotion and enthusiasm: "I feel butterflies in my stomach", he said before the Games. Spain, on the other hand, fails once again the goal of Olympic gold, despite the fact that they could count on four Euro 2020 veterans in the team. strike from inside the area. At 35 ′ the first turning point of the match could arrive, Cunha is himself in the Iberian area for the referee Beath, consulted the Var, it is a penalty. Richarlison, however, misses the penalty by sending out. In the second minute of recovery, Brazil found the right paw with Dani Alves who splendidly serves the ball to Cunha, good at shooting from two steps into the net at the low corner.In the second half, Brazil goes in search of a doubling which is close to 7 'when Richarlison sees his conclusion nullified by the exit of Simon. At 16 'Spain drew with Oyarzabal. In the last minutes of regulation time, the Spaniards almost doubled with Oscar Gil and Bryan Gil, but the attempts of the right back and then the left winger both found the crossbar. Former Bordeaux and Barcelona player Malcom is finally offering the title to Brazil in extra time (2-1, 108 ').left wing both find the crossbar. Former Bordeaux and Barcelona player Malcom is finally offering the title to Brazil in extra time (2-1, 108 ').left wing both find the crossbar. Former Bordeaux and Barcelona player Malcom is finally offering the title to Brazil in extra time (2-1, 108 ').