The South Africa Under-23 team produced a heroic defensive performance in the second half to secure a 0-0 draw with Brazil in their first match of the Men’s Olympic Tournament at a packed Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia.

 

TEAMS

Brazil: Weverton, Zeca, Marquinhos, Caio, D Santos (William 84′), T Maia, R Augusto (Rafinha 67′), F Anderson (L Vieira 60′), Neymar (c), Gabigol, Gabriel Jesus

South Africa: Khune, Mekoa, Mobara, Coetzee, Mathoho, Mvala (sent off 59′), Motupa, Dolly (c), Modiba (P Ntshangase 70′), Masuku (Morris 58′), Mothiba

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