BRAZIL: SOCCER / FOOTBALL - Brazilians in Rio De Janeiro celebrate their 3-0 World Cup win over Ghana

Record ID: 644043

  • Title: BRAZIL: SOCCER / FOOTBALL - Brazilians in Rio De Janeiro celebrate their 3-0 World Cup win over Ghana
  • Date: 28th June 2006
  • Summary: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (JUNE 27, 2006) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF WOMEN DANCING SAMBA VARIOUS OF BRAZIL FAN WITH PAINTED FACE VARIOUS OF RONALDINHO LOOK-ALIKE VARIOUS OF BRAZIL FANS WATCHING MATCH MAN BITING THE HEAD OF ANOTHER FAN VARIOUS OF REACTION TO BRAZIL GOAL FAN SHOUTING VARIOUS OF REACTION TO BRAZIL GOAL WOMAN SHOUTING FANS CELEBRATING (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) BRAZIL FAN, CAIO SARAIVA, SAYING: "The game is a show, Brazil will win this World Cup with Ronaldo's show, Ronaldo is a phenomenon." RONALDO AND RONALDINHO LOOK-ALIKES BEING INTERVIEWED BY MEDIA FANS REACTING TO BRAZIL GOAL FAN CRYING VARIOUS OF FANS CELEBRATING (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) BRAZIL FAN, PADO MARTINS, SAYING: "I loved the game, Brazil was great, did very well. Ronaldinho did everything he could and with strength Brazil, we'll get to the finals. Brazil Champion!" (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) UNIDENTIFIED BRAZIL FAN SAYING: "Congratulations to Parreira! The important thing is to win with certainty!" VARIOUS OF FANS CELEBRATING CLOSE OF FAN WEARING BRAZILIAN COLOURS HOLDING MODEL OF THE WORLD CUP
  • Embargoed: 13th July 2006 13:00
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  • Location: Brazil
  • Country: Brazil
  • Topics: Sports
  • Reuters ID: LVABF10WKIHQRUT9IXQDJAVLH94L
  • Story Text: Even though the Brazilian team hasn't been dazzling, it seems to be doing its job well enough conquering not only a place in the quarter finals, but the hearts of Brazilian supporters around the world.
    At Alzira Brandao street in Rio, area known as Alzirao, to the rhythm of samba drums, thousands united to cheer for Brazil as it makes its way to a sixth championship with a 3-0 victory over Ghana.
    Striker Ronaldo, who scored in the fifth minute against Ghana, became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history to bring his tally to 15 goals in three tournaments.
    With only one goal, Brazilian tension began to build up in many fans who bit their nails, hands, not to mention other more awkward ways to show anxiety.
    Although Ghana created a series of scoring chances, they failed to capitalize. Despite Brazil's slightly timid performance, fans seemed to be satisfied with the team at halftime.
    After Adriano scored in the final moments of the first half, partying became even more intense in the Alzirao.
    Soccer fan Caio Saraiva, who's ability to control the ball approaches that of a professional player, made a small performance during the break to honor Brazilian players.
    "The game is a show, Brazil will win this World Cup with Ronaldo's show, Ronaldo is a phenomenon," he said.
    At half time, to everyone's surprise, doubles of two of Brazil's top players in Germany, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho Gaucho arrived to join fans in their celebration.
    The last goal came as a bonus, only to contribute to the party that should extend throughout the entire afternoon.
    Fans were satisfied with their team by the end of the match and had no complaints for Parreira (Brazilian coach). "Parreira is doing great, winning is what matters for sure!" said an unidentified supporter.
    Another fan, Pado Martins, praised player Ronaldinho Gaucho for his exceptional performance during the match. "I loved the game, Brazil was great, did very well. Ronaldinho did everything he could and with strength Brazil, we'll get to the finals. Brazil Champion," he said.
    For the next match, when Brazil should battle Spain or France for a place in the semi-finals, even more are expected to attend the Alzirao, that at every World Cup becomes more and more traditional.
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