National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ed Estrada got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ed Estrada in the 9th minute of play forced Brazil's goalkeeper Edgar Fonseca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vladimir Mota kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Brazil's defense didn't have a chance, in the 13th minute, when Hank Reagan scored to the left of an out of position Edgar Fonseca, making the score, 1-0. Manu Neuer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcinho Leme in the 18th minute of the match. In the 20th minute Marcinho Leme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manu Neuer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The throw-in from Aron Dow in the 21st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Brazil's Vladimir Mota. 27 minutes into the game, Marcinho Leme cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Manu Neuer was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hank Reagan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Edgar Fonseca made a huge save. Manu Neuer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcinho Leme in the 32nd minute of the match. Marcinho Leme's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manu Neuer read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Manu Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcinho Leme, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Manu Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jânio César, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Manu Neuer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcinho Leme in the 41st minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Aron Dow in the 43rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Brazil's Vladimir Mota. Edgar Fonseca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ed Estrada, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
Canada's Jean Deblois was substituted for Hank Reagan. When Jean Deblois came up free with the goalie in the 54th minute, the Canada fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jean Deblois couldn't finish the play. Edgar Fonseca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olin Purcell in the 57th minute of play. With a little luck, Canada's Manu Neuer got control of the ball when Vladimir Moreno tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 60th match minute, Brazil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Augusto Fontes to maneuver through the defense. In the 61st minute Timothy Lee shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgar Fonseca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Brazil's Marcinho Leme in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Canada's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Canada getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Georges Desruisseaux hit a great ball. Brazil made a substitution. Oséas Favoretto replaced Jânio César. Canada's defense didn't have a chance, in the 76th minute, when Luiz Eduardo Cardozo scored to the left of an out of position Manu Neuer, making the score, 1-2. The supporters of Canada booed when Brazil was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reinaldo Faria didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute Jean Deblois shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgar Fonseca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brazil's Edgar Fonseca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jean Deblois in the 83rd minute of play. In the 85th minute, Luiz Eduardo Cardozo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Manu Neuer. The goal made the score 1-3. If Luiz Eduardo Cardozo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Manu Neuer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Eduardo Cardozo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 89thth minute of the game Luiz Eduardo Cardozo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Canada's Manu Neuer was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 93 minutes into the match, Canada's goalkeeper Manu Neuer had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vladimir Moreno. Manu Neuer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luiz Eduardo Cardozo in the 97th minute of the match. The Canada supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Brazil's performance. The match ended with a win for Brazil.
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