Argentina lose their opening match at the Olympics 2-0 against Portugal.

Argentina’s record of 12 consecutive wins at the Olympic games have come to an end. Prior to this 2-0 defeat to Portugal, Argentina’s last loss at the Olympics came in the 1996 gold medal game against Nigeria where they lost 3-2. After that, the team won all 6 of their matches in 2004 and their 6 matches in 2008.

Julio OLARTICOECHEA’s players had several opportunities (including Jonathan CALLERI hitting the crossbar) but were just un-able to find the back of the net. Geronimo RULLI, who pulled off some fantastic saves, was responsible for Portugal’s second goal as it was an absolute blunder.

Giovanni SIMEONE had a chance to pull one back for Argentina in the 90th minute but his close range bicycle kick effort was saved on the line.

Argentina are last place in the group and will play Algeria on Sunday.

Here are the match highlights:

Mala preparación, mal debut: @Argentina perdió ante Portugal en #Rio2016 https://t.co/iLxoRoWyUy pic.twitter.com/POiwsdYMaG

— ElDoce (@ElDoce) August 4, 2016