Brazil 6-2 Portugal
Luis Fabiano’s hat trick helped lead Brazil to its biggest win over Portugal in a 6-2 spanking this Wednesday.
The Canarinhos had been held scoreless in three consecutive home games in the South American World Cup qualifiers recently.
The game lined up Brazil’s Kaka against Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
Kaka orchestrated many of Brazil’s attacks and Robinho was spectacular. The Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, did little as his team was humiliated at the new Bezerrao Stadium outside Brasilia.
Portugal gave the home side a scare when Danny scored four minutes in, but Luis Fabiano evened the score four minutes later on a brilliant play by Robinho.
Robinho stole the ball from Portugal’s Brazilian import, Pepe, broke down the left, and dished in an impeccable pass for Luis Fabiano's first of the night.
In the 24th minute the rout began when Kaka escaped two defenders and his right-foot cross was converted again by Luis Fabiano.
Ten minutes into the second half, Maicon made it 3-1 putting the finish on a vintage Brazil move which involved countless different players.
His drive between the left post and goalkeeper Quim was followed two minutes later with Luis Fabiano completing his hat trick; poking home a rebound from a save by Quim.
Simao Sabrosa halved the deficit with Portugal’s second goal, but Elano extended the lead three minutes after that with a superb goal that deceived Quim.
Luis Fabiano was replaced by Adriano, who capped the night by heading in the last goal set up by another substitute, Marcelo.
Pele, who was on hand to receive yet another award celebrating his 1000th goal, kicked the match off and seemed to thoroughly enjoy what he saw.
Many fans had come to see the man the international media were calling the world`s best. They left with an eyeful of Kaka, Robinho, Luis Fabiano, and Adriano.
Equally impressive were Maicon and Thiago Silva who made slight work of a certain media made Portuguese number 7.
Most fans left the Bezerrao asking the question: "Cristiano who?"
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about 1 month ago
Well.. SB.. your voice has echoed throughout BR saying, "Cristiano Who?" as well!
But Brazil are a better TEAM than Portugal.. and that's what the result shows more than anything. Ronaldo needs better players around him.. especially in defence.
from about 1 month ago
A much anticipated excuse. You can do better than that.
So Deco,Nanni, Pepe, Danny, Simao and Bosingwa are all weak players..... Is that what your saying?
Funny thing is ...I agree !! Only thing is i`d add Cristiano to that weak overrated list.
6-2 Ole Ole Ole Ola
Back to Europe with his tale between his waxed legs.
haw haw heheh ha ha
Thanks you for at least having the courage to comment Shyam. I respect that. Cheers.
from about 1 month ago
Exactly.. Portugal is an over rated side on an international level.
from about 1 month ago
Haha, Ronaldo overrated? Its funny when people rate him from one game without looking at countless others last season and even this.
from about 1 month ago
Countless other matches versus who???
When he plays with the big boys he looks so tiny on the field.
about 1 month ago
Carlos Queiroz looks like he’s heading for the sack. To be honest this really isn’t a surprise result at all given their form under the new manager. Three goals conceded at home to Denmark? Surely no-one’s surprised to see that doubled by Brazil? Especially when Portugal is Brazil B team at best with “rejects” like Deco and Pepe who aren’t good enough for their home country…
Dunga could well join Queiroz looking for a new job unless his team save some goals for their home qualifiers. 6-2 is great but not if it then goes back to another 0-0 at home to Peru (or even away in Ecuador).
Good to see the Brazilian players put on a show as it’s not often Kaka, Robinho, etc make the trip all the way back for a friendly. What did the fans make of this rare friendly at home?
from about 1 month ago
Deco and Pepe can easily make this Brazilian team. They weren't good enough in their younger years but they have fully developed into great super stars that even S B cant deny.
from about 1 month ago
Jermaine...I respectfully will have to disagree.
Pepe might stand a slight chance but would have to prove himself and fend off all the young talent like Thiago Silva who was exceptional last night, plus the others in Europe who did not play ...
and Deco would not stand a snowball chance in hell. Even Ronaldinho is currently fighting to get that midfield spot. Kaka and Robinho are sure picks and Dunga may and probably will opt for two other retention men ...so even Ronaldinho`s place is not a sure thing....let alone little old Deco.
Sorry mate but i`ll have to give the comment `Deco and Pepe can easily make this Brazilian team`
the PANTS ON FIRE rating.
about 1 month ago
An impressive result. Portugal might be over-rated, but they are still one of the most talented squads around at International level, that's why they have made so many QF's, SF's and a Final in the last decade.
I have been saying for over a year that Brazil will win the next World Cup, and even though they have been poor in qualifying I still hold that view. Dunga is a winner, and he will find a way to win.
With England on the up, Argentina led by Maradona providing some glamour and history, and Spain in top form, the next World Cup could be a classic. Germany and Italy are both poor at the moment, but they will most likely get to the QF's one way or another.
Paraguay and Mexico will be dark horses, and who knows which of the African teams could do well? Egypt would be my bet for a good run.
As for Ronaldo, I have never said he is the best in the world, but he is still 'one of' the best, bad game last night or not.
from about 1 month ago
Your analysis is spot on Simon but you should pencil in FIFA and their influence and interests.
It should also be considered that Brazil is totally focused on 2014 hence all the testing of younger players etc. The CBF is not showing much desire to win 2010. Dunga is not our best coach.
Dunga`s is actually on his first coaching job.
For these reasons I do not see 2010 as a Brazil year. I personally like Argentina but you cannot rule out Spain or even England for the reasons I just mentioned.
Football has become just as much about politics as skill in recent years.
Just to sway from football for a minute but in keeping with the politics theme....I saw a high ranking rugby official on CNN discussing how he planned to popularise the sport using the `FIFA model`He said that the idea was that if for example Japan could make it to a WC final, then that would go a long way to improving things.......to cut a long story short my point is.....How does this guy plan on getting Japan to a rugby final? Was he casually and openly talking about `match fixing`? or `match influencing`?
......things that make you go hmmmmm.
about 1 month ago
I was expecting this one. Great result for Brazil but I don't think many people expected Portugal to win especially in Brazil. As for Ronaldo he's the best in the world S. Two things make him that talent and achievements and nobody could touch him for either last year. If we're going to judge him on one game then we should judge Maradona on his anonymous appearance at Old Trafford and say Bryan Robson was a better player or your Ronaldo on the 98 world cup final or perhaps judge Robinho and Elano on some of their games for city this year. Ronaldo is currently the worlds best player Portugal not being the best team in the world doesn't change that fact. Disputing it is futile the best you can hope for is Messi to knock him off his perch this year. Nice try though!
from about 1 month ago
Very true Anthony. Admittedly he stood out a bit last year as Kaka, Messi, Ronaldinho dealt with injuries conflicts etc. Adriado recovered from Alcohol abuse and Robinho warmed Real`s bench.
But with these monsters now free ( some even at EPL) and with new talent around the place, Cristiano is returning to his place which is nothing but a slightly above average player amongst hundreds. No where near number ONE currently.
He did not even look the best for Portugal yesterday.
He thought about faking injury early on in the match but unwisely stayed on.
He looked anything but number ONE. At Eurocup they lost too but at least he looked reasonably OK and you could have blamed others for the losses.....but last night....what a let down.
Did you actually see the match? It would help to form a better opinion.
from about 1 month ago
No I didn't see it I have to admit but I don't doubt you saying he was rubbish. Great players go missing sometimes against great opposition though S. We'll see how Robinho measures up in the Manchester derby a week on Saturday!
Kaka,Messi and Ronaldinho have all got a great chance of being no1 this year. The race is on and they've all got an equal chance. Lets wait and see.
from about 1 month ago
Robinho seems to have done OK versus the Gooners without Kaka and Adriano......sign of a true champ.
Love the little lob.
from about 1 month ago
Beating a team of kids currently in melt down is a bit different from taking on the champions of Europe,england and pretty soon the world S. Oh and when exactly did Robinho become a world cup winner?
from about 1 month ago
Quite true Anthony. For the record Robinho has not yet won a World Cup. Only Confeds Cup.
So many world titles so many stars.....lose track at times. There is a picture at Maracana of him kissing the trophy with Kaka. Somehow it stuck in my head that he was on the bench in 2002 when in fact he was not... according to my research anyway...but still don`t explain pic. at Maraca.
about 1 month ago
Christiano who?? haha Good one S B, Im sure we were all expecting this sort of article to come out once we knew of the result. Agreed he is way overhyped, but he still is better than a lot of your Braziliian GODS. No disrespect meant, but as good as Robinho, Adriano and Thiago are, Christiano owns them. This view might not have reflected in this game but its a fact. I agree with Simon, that Brazil will probably most likely win the next world cup and only cockyness/complacency will stand in their way. They have the best international team by a clear mile. Argentina might be worth a shout though and Spain.
from about 1 month ago
I honestly don`t think Cristiano is as good as or even worthy of serious comparison with Robinho, Adriano and the others major stars.
To sort it out in my mind I think about if he would get picked for Brazil were he Brazilian.
I think he would make the team no doubt especially with his Champs League title and all.(just like Anderson) but he would not be a sure pick every time (by coincidence...just like Anderson again)
and last night he would have come off early in the second half I have no doubt.
so he`s an above average player who could make a Brazilian side but by no means number one or two...or number anything. Just another option by Brazilian standards. And he`d have to work extremely hard as our wingers and Alas (sorry you do not have a word for Ala in English) are excellent. Last night the flanks were the key ironically- for Brazil.
from about 1 month ago
But thats the whole beauty of football. We can all share opinions and disagree in a civilized manner. Admittedly, although i knew of the likes of Robinho, Adriano, Kaka before they made that big financially rewarding move to Europe, i did not know what they were capable of untill they got here. Having seen them regularly in the last 4-5 years, I can honestly say they all had the opportunity to be the undisputed no.1 in the world. Kaka fulfilled that. Robinho and Adriano did not for vastly different reasons. Whether they were to blame for not reaching the footballing pinnacle or not is beside the matter, Christiano Ronaldo has become a better player. Having seen both Christiano and Robinho play countless times, i can honestly say without biasness, Christiano has more skill, stronger, scores more goals and is faster. For all your hate for Ronaldo (which you make no attempt to hide) you can not deny the obvious, that would be foolish S! Adriano is still young enough to redeem himself and it seems like he is doing that, so good for him and good for Brazil. As for now though, Christiano is a better player and i dont agree that he is just an above average player and that he would MAYBE make the Brazil team. He would easily make it and not only that, he would be one your stars HAD HE BEEN BRAZILIAN.
You might not see it this way so i respect your opinion...
from about 1 month ago
By the way, it might seem like it but im no United fan and im certainly not a Christiano fan but i like to give credit where its due and he has certainly deserved all the applause and praise coming his way..
from about 1 month ago
Who would you bench on Brazil`s team to put Cristiano on?
What position would he play?
And last question.....did you actually see the match?
about 1 month ago
People often use to many flowery words when describing CR7.
He's not a play maker, and only, really, half a winger. In all sense, Ronaldo is a striker.. Most of his 42 or 43 last season were poachers goals, all he was doing was getting into better positions than Rooney or Tevez.
Robinho and Kaka completely outshone him.. individually. And to be the 'Best in the World' you have to be able to do things other can't, you have to be able to pull your team through. Scoring goals doesn't make you the best (If it did, van Nistelrooy would be the greatest of all time), it's what you give to the team.
It would be a disappointment if Messi doesn't get the individual awards this year.
from about 1 month ago
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Couldn`t agree more but his Champs league title carries weight in Europe and this best in the world thing is quite honestly more of a best in Europe title traditionally.
So the odds are heavily in favour of the waxed winker.
from about 1 month ago
Ballon D'Or that is definitely true for.. But FIFA World Player of the Year hasn't always agreed.. Don't forget Messi has an Olympic Gold Medal to his name this year.
Either way 2009 looks like it's a Argentina vs. Brazil year... Aguero, Messi, Robinho, Kaka, Ronaldinho. If these five don't get injured, or diminish in form, that is.
about 1 month ago
Not bein funny S but you don score 42 goals in a season from the wing position unless you a special talent , I mean your saying Ronny isnt worthy of comparison to Robinho or Adriano , but Robinho is one player who has been majorly over rated in the past few years , when has Robinho scored 42 in a season where he won a title and Euro medal ? , oh yeah , he hasnt !!!! As for Adriano , he isnt worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Ronny or even Robinho , Adriano has done nothing in his career to be honest , he hasnt risen to the very top of the strikers list in any competition !
And Portugal do have some good players but they arent exactly Brazil material are they , Brazil have always been about emphatic , flamboyant football that please the eye , Portugal dont have that , simple as , If Brazil hadnt of won by a decent margin id of been worried .
lets put it this way , if ronny wasbrazillian in origin then last night would of been 10 - 2 to brazil , Ronny is one of the worlds best and thats a fact , his price tag city have weighed up suggests this ( £ 135 m) , the fact real Madrid wanted him for the last two years suggests this also , I mean the man yo say he isnt worthy of been compared to ( Robinho ) was shown the door by real Madrid , if he was that good they would of kept him , I think your just on a stupendous high because your country won as they should of .........
from about 1 month ago
Robinho has won - A Copa America, A Confederations Cup and a little thing called a World Cup.
That puts him in a whole other league. Scoring a million goals in some watered down 4 team league is not really at the top of the list of priorities for a player of this caliber.
While they continue to make up numbers regarding Cristiano`s worth... the fact is the Robinho was and still is the most expensive EPL transfer in history. Real paid 30 million dollars to Santos for him and City more than doubled the price tag.
from about 1 month ago
And all this means what ??
For starters Robinho has a team around him capable of winning a World cup , Cristiano Ronaldo doesnt .......so you cant compare or even use that to Robinho's advantage because its a whole team that win a world cup , not just Robinho , and if Ronny was brazillian then he would definatly make the team sheet ahead of Robinho , without a doubt .
Plus you say hes won a Copa America , thats fudging it in your mans favour too as Ronaldo isnt eligble to win a Copa America ..............being european an all . same goes for the confederations cup . So NO it doesnt put him in a whole different league at all , just a better national side than Ronny .
A watered down 4 team league ???? and which would this be then ? the fact is he hit the net 42 times in the toughest league in the world , no matter who you are , your still a special talent to get 42 goals in a season , has Robinhoever hit near 42 ? No he hasnt and he is a striker for god sake .
yeah he may be the most expensive in the EPL's history , but only a couple of million behind are Berbatov , Rooney and Ferdinand , so hes not really out there all alone as mega expensive . So wat if Real paid 30 million dollars and doubled their money on him , fact is that arguably the biggest club in Europe sold him to Man City so he cant of been that valuable in terms of playing , otherwise Madrid would of clung onto him !!!!!!!
from about 1 month ago
So wazzz ROBINHO good enough for you today? Did he humiliate the Goooners enough for you??
Without Kaka and company.
Nice little lob ehhh...kind of stuff you`d expect from a World Cup CHAMPION.
Champion of the world on the field....not by votes.....by goals.
from about 1 month ago
Well he played good but beating Arsenal in 1 game isnt exactly single handedly winning your team the Premier league and Champions League is it ..............which is what Ronny more or less did for United last year . Heck , Ronny's beaten Arsenal for us on his own , he has beaten Arsenal for us on his own and Chelsea , just because Robinho had a decent game for Brazil and city in one week , doesnt mean he is the best in the world or better than Ronny , when he single handedly wins city the league or continues to score more than 30 + a season then we can talk , but Right now , to me Robinho's just a talented player , not a world beater . Ronaldo is still ahead of him as a better player right now and that is a statistical fact SB .
about 1 month ago
hi there. let me start off by saying yes, i believe Cronaldo is overrated. I'm a man utd fan and i think he is without a shadow of a doubt one of the players that needs a good slap on the face. i rather see man utd lose if we have to rely on him always( hell, if Rooney was a quarter of Cronaldo's problem with assisting players and try to score the whole way, i think Rooney would kick Ronaldo out of the waters). Of course Most Man utd fans would dissagree with me but we do have other players. Cronaldo is greedy, everything for himself. Without Man Utd he would have been nothing. Without Carlos, he would be nothing more than a tall boy falling over and over again. Man Utd fans say Berbatov is lazy, never try to score a goal, but at least he assisted a lot and think of the team first. Cronaldo hardly passes to his teammates. Plus, he dives like a b1tch and looks at the ref while he screams in "pain". i wish Drogba threw the coin at him, i just want another player to bring him down to size, Brazil is not enough. I hope this year, a player can make him shut up. Welbeck was so close but not yet. SAF has lost his toughness over the years and now the players are treated like they were the viewers rather than the players. Honestly i hope Man Utd wins but i want to see Wayne, Tevez, or Berbat or any other player get the highest score because man, i'm sick and tired of hearing Cronaldo talk. If only Jose Mourinho was a football player, perhaps they could trade insultS (i'm sure Jose will win). All in all, i think Cronaldo is a spectacular player, just not the very best, just fortunate to be in one of the best teams to make him the highest scorer last year..rant over. now, back to Man Utd winning the premier league.
from about 1 month ago
Of course he is overrated.....playing with the big boys on Wed. night it was plain to see for all.
ManU with Beckham and Yorke was a much much better team.
Cheers Harisu.
about 1 month ago
Utd. have FANS and they have their recently acquired CR7 fans.. I know quite a few fans of Utd., who've been fans from a time when Beckham was a promising talent, and when Cantona was King; and all have almost the exact same criticism or Ronaldo..
Ronaldo is considered by most to have 'achieved the most', but Messi is being compared to one of the two greatest players of all time (Pele, Maradona), as well, he was a youngster playing with a someone who in time will, I'm sure, be seen as a legend (Ronaldinho).
But, if statistics make you the best, then, CR7 is the best.
from about 1 month ago
Here`s a statistic for you....6-2.
about 1 month ago
Hey S,
brilliant , brilliant game !
Only a few hours ago , Cristiano was talking about how he deserved first place, second and third for the Ballon D'Or, i think :P
Well, thankfully Kaka taught him a good lesson on who really deserves it :)
Brazil still have the style and the play to win the World Cup no matter what people say :)
cheers x
from about 1 month ago
Thanks Michelle,
Did you watch it. It`s not just the win ...but I actually think that there was a vintage Brazil flare to it.
Yeah we can win the world cup but I dunno if the will is really there for the top players or Dunga`s bosses. Lot`s of politics involved.
Grandes Abraços.
about 1 month ago
C. Ronaldo please... Kaka is simply the best...
from about 1 month ago
Kaka makes it look so easy.....I would tend to agree.
Robinho was smashing on the night as well.
about 1 month ago
Let's remember that CR7 plays so well against small teams because is confidence is very high, if he can produce that same at high level matches, and produce more for his team and teammates (which is exactly what Kaka and Robinho were doing - the scoreline could have been a lot worse for Portugal) then only can he considered one of the best.
about 1 month ago
When last had the brazilian national side beaten portugal in a match then? and in how many encounters?
about 1 month ago
Brazil and Portugal have met 18 times of which Brazil has won 12 drew 2 and lost 4. The goal difference is a whopping plus 21 in Brazil`s favour.
The stats above do not include a 5-0 Olympic thrashing in Atlanta 96.
The last FIFA friendly where Brazil won was in 89 (4-0). Since then there was a 1-1 draw and 2 of Portugal`s 4 all time victories have materialised with 2-1 and 2-0 victories.
Perhaps these two recent victories coupled with the illusion of having the world`s best led Portugal to attempt the impossible which is to actually dream of beating Brazil at home......and they paid dearly.
about 1 month ago
Ok if you want to make those comparisons in that way then i suggest you look at the population of you country, which is if I'm not mistaken 189 million souls, compared to portugals ten million! So there are alot more players to choose from than in portugal, and to have beaten portugal only once since 1989 is actually a disgrace! I vote for Italy to win again and show the brasilians that life isnt just about Samba and carnavals!Hehe
about 1 month ago
Did Robinho touch the ball against United?
from about 1 month ago
Did Cristiano look good?
about 1 month ago
Wow I see a lot of people commenting on futebol that have no business commenting on futebol. Cristiano Ronaldo is overrated? Are you kidding me? the kid scores on free kicks, scores on headers, scores with both feet and is lightening fast. He's the best player in the world hands down and he will be for the next little while get used to it. I wouldn't get too excited about this win either Brazil hasn't done so well in qualification and have struggle thus far. Furthermore they beat a Portugal team still adapting to the new philosphy of Quieroz who I might add should never allow Quim to play net again for Portugal.
from about 1 month ago
6-2
about 1 month ago
FRIENDLY!
from about 1 month ago
SIX - TWO
Cristiano who
Spanked him well
Sent him back to EPL
about 1 month ago
LOL.....CRISTIANO RONALDO BALLON D'OR WINNER KAKA NADA!
from about 1 month ago
Kaka has a World Cup medal. Another level my friend.
Not to mention a closet full of those crappy voted awards as well:
Revista Placar Bola de Ouro: 2002
Campeonato Brasileiro Bola de Prata (best player by position): 2002
CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2003
Serie A Young Footballer of the Year: 2003
Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year: 2004, 2006, 2007
Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2004,2007
UEFA Champions League Best Midfielder: 2005
UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2007
FIFPro World XI: 2006, 2007, 2008
UEFA Champions League Top Scorer: 2006–07
UEFA Champions League Best Forward: 2006–07
UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2007
FIFPro World Player of the Year: 2007
Ballon d'Or: 2007
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2007
Toyota Award: 2007
FIFA World Player of the Year: 2007
Onze d'Or: 2007
IFFHS World‘s Best Playmaker: 2007
IAAF Latin Sportsman of the Year: 2007
Time 100: 2008
Maracanã Hall Of Fame: 2008
about 1 month ago
too bad that's the past and this is the present and currently RONALDO IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. Its ok being number 2 isn't half bad, I'm sure kaka is happy.
from 29 days ago
Don`t remember Brazil ever getting 6 up the wazoo playing with Kaka.
SIX - TWO
Up the wazoo
Cristiano looked so gay
He needs to learn to play
cha cha cha
29 days ago
YOUR BEST PLAY IS NAMED AFTER CRAP, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT! CACA!
from 29 days ago
SIX - TWO
Cristiano Poo Poo
Can`t play at top level
Really such a homo
cha cha cha
27 days ago
Nice piece dud! Excellent, lovely, especially the ending.
from 27 days ago
Thanks Samrin.
I was ecstatic over the win and just having fun with it....still am actually.
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