Olympics 2016: Germany's draw, Portugal fight Argentina

 Olympics 2016: Germany's draw, Portugal fight Argentina

Germany not fared well when facing Mexico in the inaugural match of Group C football 2016 Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro. In contrast to Germany, Portugal actually scooped three points after beating Argentina.

The seriousness of Mexico to clinch Olympic gold in 2016 is evident as they are against Germany at Arena Fonte Nova, Friday (08/05/2016) pm dawn. Because, coach Raul Gutierrez directly reduce the squad point to reduce the aggressiveness of Germany.Di Olimpiade 2016, Gutierrez memang memanfaatkan kuota tiga pemain senior dalam timnya. Tiga pemain senior yang dipanggil adalah kiper Alfredo Talavera, bek Jorge Torres, dan penyerang Oribe Peralta. Seperti Meksiko, Jerman juga memanfaatkan kuota tiga pemain senior.

Nama-nama seperti Lars Bender, Nils Petersen, dan Sven Bender menghiasi skuat besutan Horst Hrubesch. Tak heran jika pertarungan kedua tim berakhir dengan skor 2-2. Setelah alot di babak pertama, Peralta membuka keunggulan di menit 52. Enam menit kemudian, Serge Gnabry langsung menyamakan skor.

Tak sampai dua menit kemudian, Meksiko kembali unggul berkat aksi ciamik Rodolfo Pizarro. Sayang, kemenangan mereka digagalkan gol Matthias Ginter di menit 78. Gol Ginter yang memaksa duel kedua tim diakhiri dengan skor 2-2.

Pada laga lain, Portugal mampu menunjukkan kedigdayaannya saat melawan Argentina di Estadio Nilton Santos. Tiga poin direngkuh Portugal lewat kemenangan dua gol tanpa balas atas Der Panzer. Pahlawan kemenangan mereka adalah Bruno Fernandes.

 Udinese midfielder aged 21, was creating assists in two goals behind Portugal. Assist First he gave to Goncalo Paciencia in minute 66. Then, turn Pite are getting the best services Fernandes in minute 84. Thanks to that victory, Portugal entitled to lead Group D on goal difference over Honduras.