Brazil vs Australia : Aussie Football, A-League Australia

Brazil vs Australia

The FIFA World Cup holders took the lead four minutes into the second half through Adriano but they had to survive a few nervy moments before substitute Fred sealed the victory with a tap-in in the 90th minute.

In the 49th minute Ronaldinho found Ronaldo on the edge of the box and the Real Madrid striker squared to Adriano who cut inside onto his left foot before striking the ball through Scott Chipperfield's legs and inside the near post.

1-0 to Brazil.

In the dying minutes of the match Australia kept throwing men forward. On the 90th minute Robinho's angled drive crashed off the near post and the rebound fell to substitute Fred who tapped into the empty net.

2-0 to Brazil.

Australia played well and had many chances but could not net the ball. Brazil was not convincing but this second victory for Brazil ensured their progress to the second round. An impressive Australia will progress only if Japan fails to beat Brazil, and Australia draws against Croatia in their final match.