Rio Olympics 2016: Brazil booed off by own fans after dismal goalless draw against Iraq
BRAZIL were booed off the pitch as their dreams of winning the Olympic football tournament suffered a blow with a dismal 0-0 draw against Iraq.
The host nation are desperate to win the gold medal for the first time in their history in front of their own fans.
Brazil striker Neymar cut a dejected figure after the goalless draw with Iraq left their Olympic dreams hanging by a thread
But after being held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their opening match, there was more frustration against the minnows of Group A.
The result now leaves the Samba stars facing a must win clash with group leaders Denmark to make it through to the knock-out stages.
Iraq players celebrate after they held Brazil to a 0-0 draw
Neymar hides his head in shame as the Brazil players were booed off the pitch
Barcelona star Neymar looked increasingly frustrated as he was targeted for some heavy challenges from the Iraq defenders,
Their time wasting also angered the star striker, who opted to miss the Copa America to fulfil his dream of winning an Olympic gold.
But it was the home supporters who were most angry, letting the players know exactly how they felt with loud jeers on the final whistle.
Barcelona star Neymar was frustrated at the rough tackles of the Iraq players during Brazil’s goalless Olympic football drawIraq goalkeeper Mohammed Hameed, right, and Alaa Ali celebrate at the end
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They had just seen Renato Augusto miss Brazil’s best chance when he somehow lifted the ball over with an open goal deep into stoppage time.
Rogerio Micale’s men now face a showdown clash with group leaders Denmark on Wednesday needing to win to ensure they avoid a humiliating group-stage exit — just two years after losing 7-1 to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on home soil.
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