Brazilian players get the bronze in Beijing. Image: BBC

I think it does. Today I read a nice article from BBC writer Tim Vickery. Here is a small excerpt.

If defeat presents an opportunity to reflect and learn, then last week could have been very significant in Brazilian football.

Brazil’s quest to win Olympic gold was put back another four years after they went down 3-0 to Argentina in the semi-final in Beijing.

Following the match, under pressure coach Dunga was asked if his team had been too defensive. “Playing the same way,” he shrugged, “we won the Copa America.”

A year ago in Venezuela it was Brazil who came out on top 3-0 when they met their old rivals in the final. The game plan was similar - thwart Argentina’s intricate passing moves in midfield and then break at pace down the flanks - and on that occasion it worked.

Read the entire article HERE