Brazil beats Denmark to advance to World Cup semifinals

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Posted on 3 July 1998 23:00

NANTES, Jul. 3, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Brazil reached the semifinals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 win against Denmark (halftime: 2-1) on Friday night at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

Rivaldo scored dual goals

Denmark opened the score in the score in the 2nd minute thanks to Martin Jørgensen, before Brazil regained the advantage with Bebeto ('10) and Rivaldo ('25). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Rivaldo in the 59th minute.

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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)