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Olympics: Mexico stun Brazil to win gold in football

Associated Press | Posted on Aug 11, 2012 at 09:34pm IST

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Wembley: Oribe Peralta scored just 29 seconds into the Olympic final and added another goal in the second half to help Mexico stun Brazil 2-1 on Saturday and win its first gold in football.

Peralta took advantage of a mistake by the Brazilian defense in the game's opening minute and slotted a low right-foot shot into the net. It was the fastest Olympic goal in at least 36 years, since FIFA began keeping record of the competition.

The striker added the second with a firm header from a free kick in the 75th.

Mexico stun Brazil to win gold in football

Peralta scored the goal in the game\'s opening minute to give an advantage to Mexico.

Hulk scored for Brazil in injury time, but Oscar missed a header in the final seconds to waste the last chance for a comeback.

Brazil, the heavy favorite ahead of the tournament, was also trying to win its first gold, which is the only significant trophy the five-time world champions haven't won in football.

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