FIFA World Cup: Brazil steers a 3-0 victory against Chile
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil steers a 3-0 victory against Chile
Brazil breezed into the quarterfinals of the World Cup against the Netherlands with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Chile today.Chile started well and took the game to their opponents in the opening five minutes. But Brazil seized control soon after and had three long-range shots at goal within the first 15 minutes. Brazil poured on the style against Chile, reaffirming its status as spiritual caretaker of the game, while at the same time remaining true to Dunga's philosophy of being defensively organized and physical in midfield. While Juan, Robinho and Fabiano supplied the sizzle in the form of highlight-reel goals, Gilberto Silva and Ramires provided the streak, holding things down in midfield and effectively linking the defence and the attack. Throughout this tournament, Brazil has shown flashes of attacking brilliance while at the same time never straying very far from the preachings of Dunga. It's made for a formidable combination, one that might not be appreciated by the ravenous Brazilian press, but it has produced results.
