Neymar kick is gold, giving Brazil 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, kissed it and placed it on the penalty spot.