Brazil beats Chile to reach World Cup quarterfinals

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Posted on 27 June 1998 23:00

PARIS, Jun. 27, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Brazil qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 win against Chile (halftime: 3-0) on Saturday night at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

César Sampaio and Ronaldo scored dual goals

Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Sampaio ('11, '26) and Ronaldo ('45 on penalty). Leading 3-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Ronaldo in the 72nd minute.

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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Overview

Brazil at the World Cup

4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
16 appearances (first in 1930)
16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)