World Cup 2002 : Brazil defeats China 4-0
SEOGWIPO, Jun. 8, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Brazil defeated China by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Saturday night at the Jeju World Cup Stadium in Seogwipo.
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Roberto Carlos ('15), Rivaldo ('32) and Ronaldinho ('45 on penalty). Leading 3-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Ronaldo in the 55th minute.
The result put the Brazilians top of Group C with 6 points. China is bottom with no points. In their last game, Brazil will meet second-placed Costa Rica at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on June 13, while China will face Turkey.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
- 17 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
China at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
- 8 June 2002
- 20:30
- Seogwipo
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
 Costa Rica | 3 |
 Turkey | 0 |
| China | 0 |
Matches
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