A first half own goal from Ireland’s Keith Andrews and a second half strike from Robinho gave Brazil a 2–0 win over the Republic of Ireland at the Emirates Stadium, in London, England on Tuesday.
Both teams can be satisfied with their performances in this warm up friendly before the World Cup.
The game consisted of two contrasting halves. Ireland, who started the game with a lot to prove after their unlucky defeat to France in the World Cup qualifiers last November, had Brazil under pressure from the get-go.
Brazil on the other hand took some time to get going but when they did, they showed that they are justified World Cup contenders.
Four minutes into the game, Irish captain Robbie Keane was through on goal but, unfortunately his shot was straight at Julio Cesar, the Brazilian goalkeeper.
A Damian Duff free kick around the 15-minute mark was nearly headed past Julio Cesar by Kevin Doyle but for some brilliant goalkeeping.
Around the 27-minute mark, Brazilian striker Adriano drove a monstrous free kick at Irish goalie Shay Given, who had to tip the ball over the bar. The Brazilians started to pass the ball around and they looked sharp—plenty of one-touch passing with ferocious pace and the odd fancy trick.
Ireland got caught badly on the counter attack just before halftime. Brazil blew the Irish defense open when Robinho, who looked offside, turned the ball back across the face of the goal and defender Keith Andrews deflected the ball past Given for an own goal.
The second half started at a much higher tempo with Brazil playing more to their potential than in the first half. However, because it was a friendly game a lot or substitutions interrupted the flow of the game.
Brazil scored an incredible second goal at the 76-minute mark. Robinho and Kaka combined with a special one-two just outside the Ireland box. A couple of back heels later and Robinho guided the ball into the bottom right hand corner of the net.
Ireland did well to keep the score at 2–0.
Both teams can be satisfied with their performances in this warm up friendly before the World Cup.
The game consisted of two contrasting halves. Ireland, who started the game with a lot to prove after their unlucky defeat to France in the World Cup qualifiers last November, had Brazil under pressure from the get-go.
Brazil on the other hand took some time to get going but when they did, they showed that they are justified World Cup contenders.
Four minutes into the game, Irish captain Robbie Keane was through on goal but, unfortunately his shot was straight at Julio Cesar, the Brazilian goalkeeper.
A Damian Duff free kick around the 15-minute mark was nearly headed past Julio Cesar by Kevin Doyle but for some brilliant goalkeeping.
Around the 27-minute mark, Brazilian striker Adriano drove a monstrous free kick at Irish goalie Shay Given, who had to tip the ball over the bar. The Brazilians started to pass the ball around and they looked sharp—plenty of one-touch passing with ferocious pace and the odd fancy trick.
Ireland got caught badly on the counter attack just before halftime. Brazil blew the Irish defense open when Robinho, who looked offside, turned the ball back across the face of the goal and defender Keith Andrews deflected the ball past Given for an own goal.
The second half started at a much higher tempo with Brazil playing more to their potential than in the first half. However, because it was a friendly game a lot or substitutions interrupted the flow of the game.
Brazil scored an incredible second goal at the 76-minute mark. Robinho and Kaka combined with a special one-two just outside the Ireland box. A couple of back heels later and Robinho guided the ball into the bottom right hand corner of the net.
Ireland did well to keep the score at 2–0.
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