Argentina retained the Olympic football title by beating Nigeria 1-0 with a stunning goal from Angel Di Maria. Di Maria, guilty of a remarkable double penalty-miss in a group game against Serbia, broke clear of the Nigeria defence and clipped the ball over Ambruse Vanzekin in the 58th minute. Wilting in the searing heat, the Argentines survived a torrid half hour of Nigerian pressure to cling on for victory.

I sudamericani battono la Nigeria per 1-0 con il gol dell’ala del Benfica Di Maria, servito splendidamente da Messi. Seconda vittoria consecutiva per la Selecciòn nel torneo di calcio ai Giochi.