RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s trophy case is finally complete. The five-time World Cup champion won the only championship it was still missing on Saturday, defeating Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout and winning a soccer gold medal for the first time. Neymar scored with a superb free kick in regulation and converted the decisive penalty in the shootout after Brazilian goalkeeper Weverton stopped Nils Petersen’s shot. It was the crowning achievement of the 2016 Olympics for Brazil, restoring some of the nation’s soccer pride after a series of disappointing results. Neymar fell to the field sobbing after he was mobbed by his teammates as the crowd at iconic Maracana Stadium roared. Related Articles August 19, 2016 Silvia Neid goes out with gold as Germany defeats Sweden 2-1 August 16, 2016 Brazil hopes to feed off famed Maracana in Olympic soccer semifinal August 12, 2016 Kiszla: Epic Fail. U.S. Women’s soccer upset by Sweden, Mallory Pugh injured August 12, 2016 Hope Solo: U.S. lost to “a bunch of cowards” August 12, 2016 U.S. women’s soccer eliminated by Sweden in penalty kick shootout at Rio Olympics The victory avenges the embarrassing 7-1 home loss to Germany’s senior team in the World Cup semifinals two years ago. Brazil was also coming off a demoralizing elimination in the group stage of this year’s Copa America. Germany, playing with a young team that looked nothing like the World Cup-winning squad, made it hard for Brazil, hit
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