DHAKA: Brazil advanced to the quarterfinals at the Rio Olympic tournament defeating Denmark 4-0 and avoided another embarrassing elimination in front of the home fans.

Gabigol scored twice on Wednesday and Gabriel Jesus and Luan netted a goal each at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador to keep alive the nation’s hopes of winning the soccer gold medal for the first time, reports the BBC.

The hosts will play Colombia on Saturday in Sao Paulo.

Brazil had been held to scoreless draws in its first two group games and needed a victory to guarantee a spot in the knockout round.

It finished first in Group A with five points, one more than Denmark, which also advanced and will play Nigeria.

South Africa and Iraq were eliminated after a 1-1 draw.

BDST: 1123 HRS, AUG 11, 2016
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