Proud Mexico beat shell-shocked Brazil 2-1 at London 2012 football final

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By Andrew Warshaw at Wembley Stadium in London

August 11 – Brazil’s Olympic dream was shattered once again today as unheralded Mexico, who have never done better than fourth, staged one of the great upsets to clinch gold on the proudest day in their footballing history.

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