Brazil stun Spain to set up women’s Olympic final with US

Brazil thrashed world champions Spain to set up a repeat of the 2008 Olympic women’s football final against the United States in Paris on Saturday.

An Irene Paredes own goal set Brazil on their way, with Gabi Portilho scoring a second on the stroke of half-time to stun the side that many had tipped as favourites for the gold medal.

Adriana added a third for Brazil, who were still without their all-time leading scorer Marta, 38, after she was suspended following her dismissal in the Group C defeat to the Spaniards.