World Cup 2010 : Brazil defeats Ivory Coast 3-1
JOHANNESBURG, Jun. 20, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Brazil defeated Ivory Coast by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday night at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
Luís Fabiano scored dual goals
Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Luís Fabiano in the 25th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Fabiano '50 and Elano '62).
The result put the Brazilians top of Group G with 6 points. Ivory Coast is third with one point. In their last game, Brazil will meet second-placed Portugal at Soccer City on June 25, while Ivory Coast will face North Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
Brazil at the World Cup
- 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
- 19 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)
Ivory Coast at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (2006)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
- 20 June 2010
- 20:30
- Johannesburg
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 |
 Portugal | 1 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 |
 North Korea | 0 |
Matches
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