Brazil secured an Olympics semi final spot as well as the bragging rights over fierce rivals Colombia during a fierce encounter between the two sides.
Indeed it would be Brazilian superstar Neymar, already the subject of much controversy during their infamous World Cup 2014 match-up and indeed the following Copa America fixture, who would infuriate the Colombians as much as thrill his own set of supporters in equal measure.
The Barcelona forward scored his first goal of the tournament after just 12 minutes, with Colombia’s goalkeeper unable to prevent a superbly taken set-piece from flying into the back of the net.
As if that effort didn’t wind the opposition up enough, Neymar could perhaps count himself lucky to stay on the pitch after soon becoming emboiled in a mass brawl after the forward had to be restrained by teammates after reacting badly to a challenge, prompting a bout of handbags between the two sides
But the referee fortunately diffused the situation quickly, and Brazil are now one step closer to achieving their dream of Olympic gold as they prepare for their semi-final clash against Honduras on Wednesday.
Youngster Luan would later secure Brazil’s win with just 10 minutes remaining thanks to another absolute humdinger of an effort.