This is the first time that two Asian countries (Korea , Japan) are going to organize the 18th edition of the World Cup jointly. 32 teams, with 20 venues jointly prepared for the 17th edition of the Korea-Japan World Cup. The 17th edition of the World Cup, which started on May 31, started with a match between France and Senegal and closed by the match of Brazil and Germany.
He is the coach of the 2002 World Cup in Brazil, the first time he has been given the responsibility of Brazil. As soon as he joined the team, he dropped Romario, the hero of the 1994 World Cup, who was in great form from the World Cup squad. He had to listen to a lot for this. He was further criticized for having a broken leg injured Ronaldo in the team. After the 1998 World Cup, Ronaldo suffered a serious injury. Two legs were broken.The form was also bad. There is no point in taking this player to the team. But Scolari was adamant in his decision and the president of Brazil appealed to Scolari, to replace Ronaldo with Romario. But Scolari did not listen to them. Ronaldo also made his mark on the world in that World Cup, becoming the best striker of all time in the history of football who has mastered scoring goals ..!
Golkeeper Marcos, Dida, defender Cafu, Gilberto Silva, Edmilson Roberto Carlos, midfielder Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Kaka, Kleverson, Juninho, Luizoa and Lonozon. He gave a defensive formation of 3-5-2. Handle the defense first, then score the goal.
Brazil was in Group C. Where other teams are somewhat ordinary teams like Turkey, China, Costa Rica ..!
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Cafu source
June 3rd , 2002
Celesao's played their first match in the 17th edition of the World Cup against Turkey. Marcos, Jr., Lucio, Admilson, captain Cafu, Gilberto Silva, Roberto Carlos, Juninho, Dinho, Rivaldo and Ronaldo were in the Brazil XI.
The Turks went ahead with Hassan's goal in injury time just before the first half of the fierce battle. Brazil trailing 1-0 ..! In the next 50 minutes, Brazil equalized with a superb finish by Buld-headed Ronaldo. Celebrating the index finger telling the world I am not finished, I am not finished. Shortly before the end of the game, Brazil got a penalty in the 87th minute. Rivaldo's penalty gave Brazil a hard-fought 2-1 win in their first match. The Turks suffered a lot ..
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Ronaldo source
June 8th , 2002
China faced Selesao in their second match. The new face in the squad was Anderson Palga. In the 15th minute of the game, They took the lead through the goal of bullet man Roberto Carlos. In the 25th minute, Ronaldinho, who was shown a yellow card, was shown the magic of his feet. Rivaldo's goal in the 32nd minute gave Brazil a 2-0 lead.Then in the 45th minute, Selesao took a 3-0 lead in the first half through Dinho's goal on a penalty. But still maybe Ronaldo had magic left. In the 55th minute of the game, Selesao knocked the last nail in the coffin of the Chinese and scored 4-0 ..!
June 13th , 2002
Brazil played Costa Rica in their last group match against Costa Rica.Ronaldo's goal in the 10th minute of the game gave Selesao a 1-0 lead. Then again the Ronaldo magic, who criticized him before the World Cup, today they are worshiping Ronaldo. He scored another goal in the 13th minute, a pair of goals, throwing ink on the critics' faces and scoring in every match of the World Cup group stage. Brazil leads 2-0.Selesao took a 3-0 lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Edmilson. Then in the 39th minute Onechop and in the 58th minute Gomez reduced the gap by scoring a goal. Brazil leads 3-2. Rivaldo in the 62nd minute and Junior in the 64th minute beat Costa Rica 5-2 to become the group champions and enter the second round of the tournament. On the other hand, defending champions France and hit favorites Argentina were eliminated from the group stage.Rivaldo also had the distinction of scoring in every match of the group stage of this World Cup. Ronaldinho did not play in this match. However, in the 62nd minute, Kaka came on the field as Rivaldo's substitute.
June 17th , 2002
Brazil faced another hot favorite team Belgium, the Dark Horse of Europe in the 2nd round.The first half ended in a bone-chilling fight. Football fans still remember the celebration of Rivaldo taking off his shirt after scoring in the 67th minute. Then again that Ronaldo magic.In the 87th minute, he scored his 5th goal in this World Cup and led Brazil to a 2-0 victory. At the same time, Rivaldo and Ronaldo are considered to be the only players to score in 4 consecutive matches in this World Cup ..! Brazil set foot in the quarterfinals.
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The two gems (Ronaldo & Ronaldinho)source
June 21th , 2002 - Quarter Final
Brazil faced David Beckham, Michael Wayne's then hot favorite team England in the quarterfinal. Ronaldinho's free kick in this game is considered the best goal of the World Cup. But they conceded the first goal in the 23rd minute of play.
Ronaldinho Magic in just two minutes (47 minutes) of injury in the first half of a bone-chilling fight. Pulling the ball alone with the magic of the feet from the midfield with bushy hair, three players dribbled near the D-box and gave a great through pass to the perfect ten Rivaldo on the right side. Rivaldo then equalized for Brazil with a left-footed shot. He took off his jersey and it was a great celebration. He scored 5 goals in 5 consecutive matches of the World Cup. Brazil 1-1 England.In the 50th minute of the 2nd half, Brazil got a free kick on the right side near the midfield. Who knew this freak would be the freak who ended the English World Cup. Who knew this freak would be one of the top 5 freaks in football history.Ronaldo has not scored a goal in just this World Cup match. Was at the strict marking of the English that day. If he had scored in that match, he would have had the honor of scoring in every match of the World Cup with Jarjinho. Brazil won 2-1 and went to the semis ..Ronaldinho was sent off for a light foul in the 70th minute for a light foul that prevented him from playing in the semis. Ronaldinho left the field that day surprised and smiling ..
June 26th , 2002 - Semi Final
In the last four of the World Cup, Selesaora faced the Turky of that group stage. If they win, Brazil will face Germany in the final for the first time. The match was extremely exciting. Ronaldo's only goal in the 49th minute of the game gave Brazil the honor of reaching the finals of three consecutive World Cups in 1994, 1996 and 2002. Ronaldo scored 6 goals in this World Cup. Scolari did not make a mistake with me, waving his index finger in the eyes of those who said he was finished, where is my heater ..?
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Champions source
June 30th , 2002 - Final
Oliver Kahn, Michael Balak, Miroslav Klose and European powerhouse Germany have conceded just one goal in this entire World Cup. If the Germans win the cup at the Yokohama Stadium in Japan, they will share the record number of cup wins with Brazil by winning the cup four times. And if Brazil wins, it will be the only team to win the World Cup 5 times ..!
Ronaldinho has joined the team. With Marcos, Cafu, Carlos, Admilson Lucio, Jr., Gilberto Silva, Dinho, Rivaldo, Ronaldo in a defensive formation of 3-5-2, Brazil is ready to win their 5th World Cup and be the only team in history to win the cup and face criticism. ..!
First half went 0-0. Brazil got some narrow chances but they couldn't convert in the goal. Some shots were saved by the great Oliver Kunn.
At the beginning of the second half, when the Germans got a free kick, the free kick hit the side bar of Celesao. This time Selesao's survived ..! In the 68th minute, Ronaldo again scored a goal by beating Oliver Kunn. Again Ronaldo magic.He scored the 7th goal of the World Cup. Celebrating the index finger. Brazil leads 1-0. He scored again in the 79th minute.Celebrate Ronaldo with both hands ..! Brazil 2-0 German. Brazil is very close to the 5th title.
The referee's last whistle and Brazil won 2-0. And at the same time the name of Brazil was once again printed in the pages of history ..!
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This was an amazing run by the Brazillian national team and their performance was quite praiseworthy. Be sure to always crosscheck your work. The name of the team is "Seleção" not Selesao.
Great entry. Good luck!
@njaywan
Thanks for your correction. Actually I didnt know the correct spelling. I am updating it as soon as possible.
Wow!! What a complete review of the road of Brazil on that World Cup!! An impressive performance that I remember watching at the a.m hours from this side of the World!! Great post for the contest!!
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@leveuf
Thank you.What was you age in 2002???