Call from Scolari helped Brazil avoid soccer elimination (The Associated Press)

Brazil didn't need Marta to win at the Rio Games. A call of support from Luiz Felipe Scolari and goals by promising youngster Gabigol helped put Brazil back on track at the Olympic tournament - the hosts defeated Denmark 4-0 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals and keep alive their hopes of winning the gold medal for the first time. Brazil was in danger of an embarrassing elimination at home after struggling in the first two games, when frustrated fans jeered Neymar was jeered and the name of women's star Marta was brought up by Brazilians as a solution.