Spain eliminated at group stage in Olympic football
U.K., July 30: Spain are out of the Olympic men’s football competition after suffering a shock 1-0 defeat by Honduras.
The Hondurans, who won thanks to Jerry Bengtson’s early goal, progress from Group D along with Japan, who beat Morocco 1-0.
Brazil beat Belarus 3-1 to qualify from Group C, while Egypt drew 1-1 with New Zealand.
In Group B, Mexico picked up a 2-0 victory against Gabon and South Korea secured a 2-1 win over Switzerland.
Bengtson, who scored both goals in his side’s opening 2-2 draw with Morocco, found the net against Spain after eight minutes in Newcastle.
Spain, who lost their opening game 1-0 to Japan, hit the woodwork three times in the second period.
Japan secured their place in the knockout phase when Kensuke Nagai’s late effort earned them victory against Morocco.




















