Beijing: Argentina's Sergio Aguero scored twice and Juan Riquelme converted from the penalty spot as the defending champions beat arch rivals Brazil 3-0 to book their place in the final of the Olympic football tournament.
Brazil finished with nine men after first Lucas and then substitute Thiago Neves were sent off for fouls on Javier Mascherano as the five-time world champions continue their wait for a first ever Olympic gold in men's football.
Sergio Batista's Argentina side will now meet Nigeria in Saturday's final after the 1996 Olympic champions defeated Belgium 4-1 in the day's other semi-final in Shanghai thanks to a brace from Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke sandwiched in between goals from Olubayo Adefemi and Chibuzor Okonkwo.
However, Nigerian coach Samson Siasia is now optimistic that the side can go on to win the gold. "We are going for gold. It was unbelievable."
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