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The Latest: Brazil's men face do-or-die Olympic soccer match

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

5 a.m.

Host nation Brazil must play big or go home Wednesday when its men's soccer team takes on Denmark — for the country scarred by a 2014 World Cup debacle is facing another possible embarrassing elimination at home.

The team has had two deeply disappointing scoreless draws in this Olympic tournament — to South Africa and Iraq, not exactly world soccer powerhouses — and fans have been booing and mocking the team, especially superstar Neymar.

Brazil coach Rogerio Micale has leapt to the defense of his misfiring 24-year-old star striker, who has been criticized for poor performances and a lack of leadership.