Rio Olympics 2016 Denmark 0-4 Brazil.

The hosts Brazil has finally found their way to stardum as thet defeated Denmark 4goals to nil, grabbing a place at the quarter-finals of the Olympic soccer tournament on Wednesday, after holders Mexico and twice winners Argentina were sent packing.

After a goalless draws in their first two matches, Brazil needed a win to calm the nerves of a soccer-mad nation and guarantee a place in the last eight, and first-half goals by Leicester target Gabriel Barbosa and new Manchester City signing Gabriel Jesus provided a perfect platform.
Luan and Barbosa added two more goals in the second period to carry Brazil to the top of Group A and a Saturday showdown against fellow South Americans Colombia.

Despite the heavy defeat, Denmark advanced to face Nigeria after finishing in second place on four points, while Iraq and South Africa drew 1-1 in the other group game to both be eliminated.

The 10-0 win lifted Germany up to second spot in Group C above Mexico, who crashed out after Kwon Chang-hoon’s 77th minute goal gave South Korea a 1-0 win.

The Koreans finished top of the group seven points, ahead of Germany on five. Mexico, who beat Brazil to win the gold in London four years ago, were eliminated along with Fiji.