Brazil beats Mexico to advance to Confederations Cup semifinals

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Posted on 16 December 1997 22:00

RIYADH, Dec. 16, 1997 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 97 : Brazil defeated Mexico by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Tuesday night. Brazil advance to the Semifinals. Mexico is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group A

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Overview

Brazil at the Confederations Cup

First appearance

Mexico at the Confederations Cup

First appearance

Brazil

3:2

Mexico

3:2 (1:0)

16 December 1997
20:00
Riyadh

Confederations Cup 1997
Group A

Group A

Team	Pts
Brazil	7
Australia	4
Mexico	3
Saudi Arabia	3

Matches

Saudi Arabia 0-3 Brazil (12 Dec. 1997)
Mexico 1-3 Australia (12 Dec. 1997)
Saudi Arabia 0-5 Mexico (14 Dec. 1997)
Australia 0-0 Brazil (14 Dec. 1997)
Saudi Arabia 1-0 Australia (16 Dec. 1997)
Brazil 3-2 Mexico (16 Dec. 1997)

Confederations Cup History

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