Brazil overcame the bitter disappointment of its humiliating 3-0 semi-final defeat to the biggest rivals Argentina by beating Belgium 3-0 to claim the bronze medal consolation in Shanghai.
It was the second time they had met in the competition, after Brazil won 1-0 in their opening group match.
Diego opened the scoring in the 27th minute when Rafinha's cross was picked by Diego with a first touch strike past Belgium goalkeeper Logan Bailly.
Jo added the second just before halftime, heading in a rebound into the open net after Bailly blocked Ramires' blast from 10 meters out.
Brazil sealed their second victory over Belgium in injury time through a solo effort by Jo.
The Brazilians arrived in China on a task to win their first Olympic gold medal, but had been denied by Argentina in the semifinals.
The five-time world champions has never won an Olympic gold medal. The bronze medals adds to its collection of two silvers (1984, 1988) and another bronze at Atlanta in 1996.
It was the second time they had met in the competition, after Brazil won 1-0 in their opening group match.
Diego opened the scoring in the 27th minute when Rafinha's cross was picked by Diego with a first touch strike past Belgium goalkeeper Logan Bailly.
Jo added the second just before halftime, heading in a rebound into the open net after Bailly blocked Ramires' blast from 10 meters out.
Brazil sealed their second victory over Belgium in injury time through a solo effort by Jo.
The Brazilians arrived in China on a task to win their first Olympic gold medal, but had been denied by Argentina in the semifinals.
The five-time world champions has never won an Olympic gold medal. The bronze medals adds to its collection of two silvers (1984, 1988) and another bronze at Atlanta in 1996.
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