[OLYMPIC GOLD-MEDAL GAME] Mexico pulled one of the greatest upsets in the history of the Olympics when it beat Brazil, 2-1, in the men’s gold-medal game atWembley Stadium. Oribe Peralta was the hero for Mexico with two goals, the first after 30 seconds. The loss kept alive Brazil’s record of never having wonOlympic gold and will surely lead to the firing of its coach, Mano Menezes.

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