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  • SCHUMACHER (2'37")

Referee Ivan SHABANOV

Summary

Schumacher sneaks Brazil win

Schumacher sneaks Brazil win

Brazil got their Group E campaign off with victory, but they were given their toughest test to date by a resolute Iran side. Schmacher's early goal proved the difference between the two sides. A Seleção immediately took control and on two minutes, Schumacher arrowed a firm drive into the back of the net to give them the lead. However, if the home fans in Rio de Janeiro expected the ...

Highlights

Line-up

BRA
IRN
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Paulo DE OLIVEIRA (BRA)
(IRN) Hossein SHAMS
Officials
  • Referee: Ivan SHABANOV (RUS)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Roberto GRACIA (ESP)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Antonio CARDOSO (POR)
  • Fourth official: Elix PERALTA (PAN)
  • Not in lineup

Quotes

"Even when they were 1-0 down they still sat back in their area! But the most important thing is the win, not putting on a show," Betao, Brazil player.

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STATISTICS
BrazilStatisticsIran
49Shots13
18Corner kicks4
1Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
65%Possession (%)35%