Minutes later, Leandro Damiao's header from Elano's corner clipped the top of the crossbar on its way out.

BBC: Scotland 0-2 Brazil

Rafael, Leandro Damiao and Neymar each scored in a blistering opening to the match, but second-half goals from Mohamed Aboutrika and Mohamed Salah meant yet another medal contender had to endure an anxious finale.

WSJ: Menu

It was Neymar, who still plays in Brazil despite repeatedly being linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs, that provided a perfect pass for full back Rafael to open the scoring, before in the 16th minute, providing a low cross that invited Leandro Damiao to double the lead.

CNN: Spain suffer shock defeat to Japan