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Brazil defend Olympic gold in extra-time win over Spain at Tokyo 2020

The South Americans emerged victorious on home soil at the Rio Games in 2016 and are celebrating again some five years on

Brazil defended their Olympic title at Tokyo 2020 after they edged out Spain in extra-time during the men's gold medal match at International Stadium Yokohama.

Matheus Cunha's first-half finish was cancelled out by Mikel Oyarzabal's volley on the hour-mark in Kanagawa Prefecture, forcing an additional half-hour between the Selecao and La Rojita.

Former Barcelona star Malcom proved to be the hero for Brazil as he bundled home a dramatic winner 12 minutes from time.