Football
Brazil cruises to quarterfinals after three consecutive wins
(BEIJING, August 13) -- Cote d'Ivoire and Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Australia and New Zealand in their last group matches.
Cote d'Ivoire's sole goal was scored by Salomon Kalou in the 81st minute. Belgium's only goal was scored by Faris Haroun.
Brazil and Argentina will advance to the quarterfinals after topping their groups.
Brazil smashed host China 3-0, while Argentina beat Serbia 2-0.
Brazil is the heavy favorite for the gold medal after posting three consecutive victories without conceding one goal.
In its last group match against China, Brazil started the game at a high pace, with its forwards continually outstripping China's defenders.
Brazil's opening goal came in the 15th minute when Ronaldinho kicked the ball forward to Diego who beat the goalkeeper with a solo drive.
Cote d'Ivoire's sole goal was scored by Salomon Kalou in the 81st minute. Belgium's only goal was scored by Faris Haroun.
Brazil and Argentina will advance to the quarterfinals after topping their groups.
Brazil smashed host China 3-0, while Argentina beat Serbia 2-0.
Brazil is the heavy favorite for the gold medal after posting three consecutive victories without conceding one goal.
In its last group match against China, Brazil started the game at a high pace, with its forwards continually outstripping China's defenders.
Brazil's opening goal came in the 15th minute when Ronaldinho kicked the ball forward to Diego who beat the goalkeeper with a solo drive.
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