US women snare football gold

There was gloom for football power Brazil and some consolation for the United States last night when the American women won their final 1-0 after extra-time.

Brazil seek first major title

Brazil, beaten finalists at both the 2004 Olympics and last year's World Cup, have another chance to win their first major women's football title when they face the United States in tomorrow's final at the Beijing Games.

Football giants clash

The Olympic football tournament bursts into life with a semifinal between two of the sport's fiercest rivals, Brazil and Argentina, in a contest enlivened by the genius of Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi on opposing sides.

Development needed for Oly-Whites to improve

Coach declares Games campaign a success

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Oly-Whites coach Stu Jacobs says New Zealand footballers are not technically good enough and more international programmes for age-group teams are needed to bridge the gap with the rest of the world.