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Brazil, USA open with wins in men's football
Published on Thu, Aug 07, 2008 at 16:56, Updated on Thu, Aug 07, 2008 at 17:13 in Sports section
Tags: Beijing Olympics, Soccer , Beijing
US midfielder Stuar Holden (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the Group B match against Japan. AFP PHOTO/HOANG DINH NAM
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Beijing: A late goal from midfielder Hernanes gave Brazil a 1-0 win over Belgium in their opening match in Group C on Thursday.
In other matches, Italy thrashed Honduras 3-0, the United States crept past Japan 1-0 thanks to a Stuart Holden goal while Australia and Serbia battled to a 1-1 draw.
Heranes settled a tight match with his goal on 79 minutes to send the South Americans into wild celebrations.
Four other matches are slated for later Thursday with Argentina set to field Lionel Messi for their match against the Ivory Coast.
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