Brazil fail to qualify for Paris Oly after losing to Argentina

Argentina’s L Gondou

Brazil will not defend its Olympic men's football title in London after losing 1-0 to its regional rival Argentina.

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In the decisive South American Olympic qualifier, Luciano Gondou scored the winner for the Argentina under-23 team coached by Javier Mascherano. He headed a cross from Valentin Barco in the 78th minute. South America's Olympic qualifying for men's football offered two spots in Paris. Paraguay ended on the top of the table of the final group stage with seven points in three matches after its 2-0 win on Sunday against host Venezuela.

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