BR - With the quarterfinals set, the biggest surprise during this year’s Olympic football tournament is that powerhouse Spain has been sent packing after collecting just one point and more amazingly, not a single goal.
Spain, along with Brazil and Uruguay, were considered the favorites before the competition began, but now only the Verde-Amarela remain standing after Great Britain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to advance to the final eight.
But even without the perennial powerhouses, intriguing matches abound and the gold medal remains largely up for grabs.
