An early free-kick from superstar Neymar helped Brazil past Colombia and into the Rio 2016 men s football semi-finals.
The Barcelona forward struck from range in the 12th minute before Luan netted in the second half of a 2-0 win in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
The hosts are under pressure to deliver gold at their home Olympics and Neymar s effort helped them on their way.
Awaiting them in the last four are Honduras, who were fortunate to claim a 1-0 win over South Korea thanks to an Alberth Elis goal on the hour.
Germany continued their free-scoring form by thrashing Portugal 4-0 to set up a meeting with Nigeria.
Runners-up in 2008, Nigeria claimed a 2-0 win over Denmark, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel opening the scoring.
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