Brazil beats England to advance to World Cup semifinals

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Posted on 21 June 2002 17:30

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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