Australia stun 10-man Argentina at Olympics with goals from Wales and Tilio
Australia have seized top spot in Group C with a 2-0 victory over Argentina, who had Francisco Ortega sent off before half-time
A first-half goal from Lachlan Wales and a second in the 80th minute from the substitute Marco Tilio stunned 10-man Argentina as Australia seized top spot in Group C at the Tokyo Olympics.
Argentina were not without chances, with the Atltico Madrid defender Nehun Prez forcing a low save from the goalkeeper Tom Glover with a stinging shot from distance. But despite having more of the ball (56% possession) they struggled to impose their characteristic physical and passing play, with players such as the Famalico midfielder Carlos Valenzuela and CKSA Moscows Adolfo Gaich unable to carve a path through a very organised backline.
Earlier in the group Spain and Egypt had drawn 0-0. Three points will no doubt fill the Olyroos with belief but perhaps most impressive was the manner of the dominant, pace-ladden performance that avenged defeats by Argentina at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.