Neymar kick is gold: Brazil wins 1st Olympic soccer title (Yahoo Sports)

With a kiss of the ball and an unforgettable kick, Brazil’s biggest soccer star gave the Olympic host its biggest moment of the games. Brazil won its first Olympic gold medal in soccer Saturday with a dramatic penalty kick by Neymar to defeat Germany, sending the nation into a frenzy after a 1-1 (5-4 shootout) victory. Before the decisive shot, Neymar picked up the ball and kissed it before placing it on the penalty spot.