Neymar has broken an Olympic world record after scoring the fastest goal in the competition’s history, FIFA has confirmed.
HT: #BRA 3-0 #HON@neymarjr scores fastest goal in #Olympics history, Gabriel Jesus with first-half brace#Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/z1dfc36Ays— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) August 17, 2016
The Brazil captain netted after just 15 seconds in the mens’ semi-final against Honduras to better Janine Becker of Canada’s women’s team, who scored with just 19 seconds on the clock against
It was nearly elation to devastation for Neymar, however, as he collided with Luis Lopez in the build up to his opening goal and was stretchered off after recieving treatment.
The Barcelona star was soon back on his feet and assisted both goals as new Manchester City signing Gabriel Jesus put Brazil three goals to the good at half-time to all but secure a place in the Gold Medal match at the Rio Games.