Mexicans celebrate Olympic soccer gold
Jubilant Mexican soccer fans celebrate after their Olympic win against Brazil.
Some burst into song after the the 2-1 victory
Others were emotional.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) MEXICAN FAN JORGE FROM TIJUANA, SAYING:
"Oh my god, I've been crying for a while but I don't want my kids watching me cry. But this is a big thing for us, big thing."
Closing down streets in Mexico's capital, fans waved flags and chanted after their team clinched the men's soccer title for the very first time.
Millions across Mexico got up early to catch the match on television.
Some fans hope the historic win will unite the nation in the midst of a brutal drugs war.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) MEXICAN FOOTBALL FAN, ARMANDO MORA, SAYING:
"They had it all for a win. I don't know, we are nothing then we show that we can. This is a beautiful moment for our country. Hopefully, this unites us. Let's stop fighting for something beautiful. It's worth it."
Mexico's previous best Olympic performance was a fourth place finish at the 1968 Mexico Games.
Some burst into song after the the 2-1 victory
Others were emotional.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) MEXICAN FAN JORGE FROM TIJUANA, SAYING:
"Oh my god, I've been crying for a while but I don't want my kids watching me cry. But this is a big thing for us, big thing."
Closing down streets in Mexico's capital, fans waved flags and chanted after their team clinched the men's soccer title for the very first time.
Millions across Mexico got up early to catch the match on television.
Some fans hope the historic win will unite the nation in the midst of a brutal drugs war.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) MEXICAN FOOTBALL FAN, ARMANDO MORA, SAYING:
"They had it all for a win. I don't know, we are nothing then we show that we can. This is a beautiful moment for our country. Hopefully, this unites us. Let's stop fighting for something beautiful. It's worth it."
Mexico's previous best Olympic performance was a fourth place finish at the 1968 Mexico Games.
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