After enduring a disappointing start to their men's football campaign, the Argentina team needed a big result in their second match. The South American giants still have plenty to work on, but if Angel Correa stays fit and at his blistering best, they cannot be ruled out in the medal fight.
It is hard to imagine worse preparations for a major tournament than those of Julio Olarticoechea's team. The 1986 World Cup winner indeed only found out he would be taking the reins in the Olympics halfway through July, thanks to Gerardo Martino's resignation.
Since then El Vasco has fought against clubs' stubborn reluctance to release their players at a time when the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is in a torrid state.