Dream Team VI suffered their first loss at the male soccer event of the Rio 2016 Olympics, losing 2-0 to Colombia at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday morning.
Colombia stunned Nigeria four minutes into the match after the Dream Team VI sloppily gave away possession around the centre circle, allowing a Colombian attacker to float a sumptuous cross to captain Teofilo Gutierrez, who calmly converted from close range.
It was that goal that destabilised Nigeria, as Siasia’s boys struggled to find their rhythm for the better part of the March.
Colombia scored its second goal in the 62nd minute, Dorlan Pabon blasting home a penalty after Akpeyi fouled a Colombian attacker in the six-yard box at the end of a counter-attacking play.
The Colombian team with the win booked their place in the quarter-finals behind Nigeria, as the Dream Team topped the group despite the loss.
There is still plenty room for improvement and hope for a medal. Go team Nigeria go!!!
