Mexico wins men’s soccer gold

Mexico’s Oribe Peralta goes airborne in front of Brazil’s Juan Jesus, right, in the Olympic finals. (Hussein Malla / Associated Press)

Aug. 11, 2012 1:08 PM PT

The underdog Mexican team shocks Brazil 2-1 to claim its first gold medal in men’s soccer.

Brazil’s Gabriel can’t save a goal by Mexico’s Oribe Peralta. The goal came in the first minute of the game. (Andrew Medichini / Associated Press)

Oribe Peralta scores Mexico’s second goal against Brazilian goalkeeper Gabriel. (Jon Super / Associated Press)

Mexico’s Oribe Peralta, right, and Hector Herrera celebrate the second goal. (Jon Super / Associated Press)

Fans of Mexico’s soccer team watch the men’s soccer final at a restaurant in Mexico City. (Marco Ugarte / Associated Press)

Brazil’s Marcelo, left, and Mexican Raul Jimenez vie for the ball. (Neil Munns / EPA)

Brazil’s Neymar, left, attempts a shot on goal against Mexico (Andy Rain / EPA)

Brazil’s Oscar, on ground, missed a chance to tie the score in the final seconds against Mexico. (Andy Rain / EPA)

Brazil’s Lucas walks away as Mexico players celebrate winning the gold medal in men’s soccer. (Hassan Ammar / Associated Press)