Egypt join Brazil in Olympic football's quarter-finals

Published August 2nd, 2012 - 02:12 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Egypt joined Brazil in the quarter-finals of the men's football tournament and will now face Japan after they swept Belarus aside 3-1, BBC reported.

Group C winners Brazil easily beat New Zealand 3-0 and will take on Honduras in the last eight.

Oribe Peralta netted for Mexico as they defeated Switzerland 1-0 to top Group B ahead of South Korea.

In Group D, Japan and Honduras went through after sharing a goalless draw, while Spain earned their first point.

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