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    ‘Gabigol’ stars in Brazil win

    Brazil escaped a humiliating early exit from the Olympics despite another scoreless performance from Neymar as wonder kid Gabriel Barbosa struck twice in a 4-0 win over Denmark here.

    ‘Gabigol’ stars in Brazil win
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    Gabriel Barbosa struck twice in a 4-0 win over Denmark

    The in demand Barbosa, nicknamed ‘Gabigol’ for his prolific exploits for Santos, broke Brazil’s 200-minute goal drought after goalless draws with Iraq and South Africa to get their quest for a first football gold medal back on track. 

    Manchester City’s new recruit Gabriel Jesus then volleyed home a second before Luan and Barbosa’s second rounded off a comforting night for a relieved home nation.

    Victory was also enough to guarantee top spot in Group A to set up a quarter-final meeting with Colombia.

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