Brazil has plenty of reasons to celebrate its 4-2 win against Italy in the Confederations Cup.
Dante scored his first competitive goal, Fred made his first double and with Neymar making his third strike, the battle in Salvador highlighted the Selecao’s strong bid for the silverware.
Several minutes before the half-time, Dante broke the seemingly long spell of failed attempts and defensive attacks, when he converted off of a piece situation and put Brazil on the lead on the 45th.
Italy responded with the combined efforts of Mario Balotelli and Emaneule Giaccherini. Giaccherini right footed shot has no intentions of wasting Super Mario’s backheel. Unfortunately for Gli Azurri, the equalizer ended with Balotelli nursing a strained thigh.
Amidst the possibility that the Italian striker may not see the semis, a Christian Maggio Foul sent football prodigy, Neymar into the penalty line. Unwilling to disappoint his supporters and the opportunity to take the lead, Neymar scored his third consecutive goal in the tournament.
The 66th minute of the match was almost a premonition for the Italians. Fred made his first goal in the match, only to be countered by Giorgio Chilellini on the 71st. Fred finally made his finishing touches with a right-footed shot that marked not only Brazil’s victory, but his first double.
Italy’s loss to Brazil was the first time that Gli Azurri conceded four (4) goals in the match.
As for Scolari and his men, the three (3) consecutive wins were no less than a morale booster. Prior to the tournament, the Selecaos’ scoring and style of play have been the center of issues and controversies. Yet, with its successive and deciding victories, naysayers can only watch in silence and glee.
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