Brazil struggle to beat nine-man Belgium

Brazil were made to work for it but got their campaign for Olympic Gold off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over nine-man Belgium at the Shenyang Olympic Stadium.

Brazil struggle to beat nine-man Belgium

Brazil were made to work for it but got their campaign for Olympic Gold off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over nine-man Belgium at the Shenyang Olympic Stadium.

Belgium had Vincent Kompany sent off 20 minutes from time and Hernandes took full advantage to get the crucial goal after 79 minutes before Marouane Fellaini followed Kompany for an early shower.

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