Confederations Cup 2013 : Brazil beats Japan 3-0
BRASíLIA, Jun. 15, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2013 : Brazil defeated Japan by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Neymar in the 3rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Paulinho '48 and Jô '90).
The result put the Brazilians top of Group A with 3 points. In their next game, Brazil will meet Mexico at the Mane Garrincha Stadium on June 19, while Japan will face Italy.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Brazil at the Confederations Cup
- 3 titles (1997, 2005, 2009)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1997)
- Statistics: Champions (1997, 2005, 2009) Runners-up (1999) Fourth Place (2001)
Japan at the Confederations Cup
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 2001)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2001)
Brazil
3:0
Japan
3:0 (1:0)
- 15 June 2013
- 16:00
- Brasília
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 |
 Italy | 0 |
 Mexico | 0 |
| Japan | 0 |
Matches
- Brazil 3-0 Japan
- Mexico - Italy 16:00
- Brazil - Mexico 16:00
- Italy - Japan 19:00
- Italy - Brazil 16:00
- Japan - Mexico 16:00
Confederations Cup History
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