Gonçalo Paciência’s second-half goal lead the way for Portugal, which continued its fine summer with a 2-0 win over Argentina in both sides’ Olympic opener at the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.
Pite’s late knuckling shot helped Argentina keeper Geronimo Rulli into a howler to give the game its final scoreline. The win lifts Portugal into second place via goals scored in Group D, while Argentina is third.
Next up for Portugal is also-victorious Honduras on Sunday, while Argentina faces winless Algeria.
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This one took a while to get going, with the first true danger blocked just over the bar by Portugal’s Edgar Ie before it could get to Angel Correa.