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Olympics-Soccer-Brazil-Germany final goes to penalties

(updates with match going to penalties) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Olympic men's football final on Saturday went to penalties after Brazil and Germany drew 1-1 at the end of extra-time. Neymar put Brazil ahead with a superb free kick after 27 minutes but German captain Maximilian Meyer scored an equaliser after an hour. Neither side has won the Olympic gold medal in football. (Reporting by Andrew Downie, Editing by Angus MacSwan)