Holders Brazil brushed passed Australia with an efficient performance in the sunshine of Munich. A strike from Adriano and a goal from substitute Fred were enough to push the Samba stars past a well organized Socceroos side who will need a draw in their last game to make the second round for the first time ever.
A much improved Brazil started with the same team which did little to impress against Croatia, Ronaldo once again preferred up front despite his disappointing performance in the opening game.
Australia started with Tim Cahill who scored twice in their victory over Japan but Harry Kewell was only fit enough for the bench.
A physical Australia tried to impose themselves on early proceedings but Brazil dug in and gave as good as they got in a bid to return to something like the form which precedes their reputation and it was the traditional yellow of Brazil who made a better start.
On just three minutes a good link up between Ronaldo and Kaka left the Milan star with a shooting chance, though volleying wide he warned the Australians of exactly what he was capable off at any given time.
The first half remained tight however and Australia began to find their feet with some good possession and a couple of half chances which warranted a worried look from Brazil manager Carlos Alberto Parreira. Not necessarily threatening Brazil in any way the Socceroos did enough to shepherd the famous four into the right areas and prevented them from doing any damage.
Their best chance fell to Chipperfield who after working some space and a decent angle fired a powerfully struck shot just over the crossbar moments before the break.
In the second half Brazil looked more determined, probably spurred on by their manager, and duly began to play the football which they are best known for across the world. Ronaldo did some good work to drag three defenders towards him before dishing to Adriano who after a great first touch moved the ball out of his feet and rolled a shot past Schwarzer from the edge of the area.
Celebrating his first World Cup goal ever Brazil showed the formidability of champions and the great team spirit which has seemingly always driven them on. Brilliant footwork from both strikers showed exactly what they are about after lack luster performances from the pair in the first game.
The delight of the goal however led to some uncertainties at the back as Brazil began to wobble in defense. A great piece of handling followed by an equally woeful demonstration of his ability from Dida presented Kewell with the best chance of the game for Australia. Unfortunately for the Liverpool man, he could not keep his shot down despite the lack of Dida’s presence and hit his shot over the bar.
More great work from Kewell enabled him to engineer a chance for himself after good play from mark Viduka. Heading into the path of Kewell Viduka looked for the return ball but with one thing in his mind the midfielder drove forward before striking a shot just over the bar from twenty five yards.
As Brazil looked to grab a foot hold in the game they were again tested by Australia as Chipperfield forced a brilliant save from Dida. This time showing the great and able side of his game he plucked the midfielders flying volley towards goal from the air and collected the rebounded shot from Viduka.
Given hope by their attacking so far Australia perhaps naturally neglected their defensive duties and were given a stiff reminder by the World champions of their capabilities as Kaka hit the bar with a header from a Ronaldinho corner.
In the final minute as Australia threw caution to the wind, Brazil countered with a four on two break. Robinho controlled from a Kaka pass and struck a sweet volley which was tipped onto the post by 'Boro keeper Schwarzer. The rebound unfortunately for the Australians fell to a following in Brazilian in the form of Fred and the game was over.
The tap in from the Lyon striker was enough to spark wild celebrations from the Brazilian camp who had undoubtedly been feeling the pressure which Australia had been putting them under throughout the game.
Two wins out of two for Brazil and a draw in the other game means that they have qualified for the second round and will play the runner up of Group E.
A much improved Brazil started with the same team which did little to impress against Croatia, Ronaldo once again preferred up front despite his disappointing performance in the opening game.
Australia started with Tim Cahill who scored twice in their victory over Japan but Harry Kewell was only fit enough for the bench.
A physical Australia tried to impose themselves on early proceedings but Brazil dug in and gave as good as they got in a bid to return to something like the form which precedes their reputation and it was the traditional yellow of Brazil who made a better start.
On just three minutes a good link up between Ronaldo and Kaka left the Milan star with a shooting chance, though volleying wide he warned the Australians of exactly what he was capable off at any given time.
The first half remained tight however and Australia began to find their feet with some good possession and a couple of half chances which warranted a worried look from Brazil manager Carlos Alberto Parreira. Not necessarily threatening Brazil in any way the Socceroos did enough to shepherd the famous four into the right areas and prevented them from doing any damage.
Their best chance fell to Chipperfield who after working some space and a decent angle fired a powerfully struck shot just over the crossbar moments before the break.
In the second half Brazil looked more determined, probably spurred on by their manager, and duly began to play the football which they are best known for across the world. Ronaldo did some good work to drag three defenders towards him before dishing to Adriano who after a great first touch moved the ball out of his feet and rolled a shot past Schwarzer from the edge of the area.
Celebrating his first World Cup goal ever Brazil showed the formidability of champions and the great team spirit which has seemingly always driven them on. Brilliant footwork from both strikers showed exactly what they are about after lack luster performances from the pair in the first game.
The delight of the goal however led to some uncertainties at the back as Brazil began to wobble in defense. A great piece of handling followed by an equally woeful demonstration of his ability from Dida presented Kewell with the best chance of the game for Australia. Unfortunately for the Liverpool man, he could not keep his shot down despite the lack of Dida’s presence and hit his shot over the bar.
More great work from Kewell enabled him to engineer a chance for himself after good play from mark Viduka. Heading into the path of Kewell Viduka looked for the return ball but with one thing in his mind the midfielder drove forward before striking a shot just over the bar from twenty five yards.
As Brazil looked to grab a foot hold in the game they were again tested by Australia as Chipperfield forced a brilliant save from Dida. This time showing the great and able side of his game he plucked the midfielders flying volley towards goal from the air and collected the rebounded shot from Viduka.
Given hope by their attacking so far Australia perhaps naturally neglected their defensive duties and were given a stiff reminder by the World champions of their capabilities as Kaka hit the bar with a header from a Ronaldinho corner.
In the final minute as Australia threw caution to the wind, Brazil countered with a four on two break. Robinho controlled from a Kaka pass and struck a sweet volley which was tipped onto the post by 'Boro keeper Schwarzer. The rebound unfortunately for the Australians fell to a following in Brazilian in the form of Fred and the game was over.
The tap in from the Lyon striker was enough to spark wild celebrations from the Brazilian camp who had undoubtedly been feeling the pressure which Australia had been putting them under throughout the game.
Two wins out of two for Brazil and a draw in the other game means that they have qualified for the second round and will play the runner up of Group E.