Italy and Brazil qualify for the semi-finals
SALVADOR, Jun. 22, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2013 : Brazil defeated Italy by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.
Fred scored dual goals
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Dante in the 45th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Neymar '55 and Fred '66, '89).
Brazil and Italy both advance to the Semifinals.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Italy at the Confederations Cup
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2009)
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)
Italy
2:4
Brazil
2:4 (0:1)
- 22 June 2013
- 16:00
- Salvador
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 9 |
| Italy | 6 |
 Mexico | 3 |
 Japan | 0 |
Matches
Confederations Cup History
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