Brazil beats England to advance to World Cup semifinals
SHIZUOKA, Jun. 21, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Brazil reached the semifinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 win against England (halftime: 1-1) on Friday afternoon at the Shizuoka Stadium.
English forward Michael Owen opened the score in the 23rd minute, before seeing Brazil catch up in the 45th minute thanks to Rivaldo. 1-1 at half time. The Brazilians eventually won the game in the second period with with a goal by Ronaldinho in the 50th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second round
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 11 appearances (first in 1950)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
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)

England

1:2

Brazil
1:2 (1:1)
- 21 June 2002
- 15:30
- Shizuoka
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