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2012 London Olympics: Britain 1-1 Senegal

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Moussa Konate scored late in the second half to lift Senegal into a 1-1 tie against host Britain in an Olympic soccer match Thursday. Welshman Craig Bellamy gave Britain the lead in the first half after Senegal failed to clear … read more »

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2012 London Olympics: Gabon draws 1-1 with Switzerland

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gabon rallied for a 1-1 Group B draw against Switzerland in its Olympics debut on Thursday.Admir Mehmedi put Switzerland ahead by converting an early penalty kick he was forced to retake after Innocent Emeghara was brought down inside the area. … read more »

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2012 London Olympics: Brazil beat Egypt 3-2

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gold-medal favorite Brazil scored three first-half goals then held on for a 3-2 win over Egypt in its opening match in Group C of the men’s Olympic football tournament.. Rafael opened the scoring in the 16th minute, Leandro Damiao added … read more »

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2012 London Olympics: Morocco draw 2-2 with Honduras

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Short-handed Morocco held on for a 2-2 draw against Honduras in the Group D opener at the Olympics on Thursday. Morocco left back Zakarya Bergdich received a straight red card in the 71st minute for kicking Mario Martinez in the … read more »

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2012 London Olympics: Japan shock Spain 1 – 0

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Japan pulled off the first shock of the Olympic football competition by beating 10-man Spain 1-0 at Hampden Park. Spain were second favourites for gold having won the last three major tournaments, as well as last year’s European Under-21 Championship. … read more »

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