After a frustrating opening against North Korea, Brazil looked like World Champions at Soccer City and as Sven-Goran Eriksson remarked: “If you beat Brazil you must be almost perfect, especially when Luis Fabiano is coming at you like a train, it is very difficult.” The match was scarred by Kaka’s dismissal after Abdul Keita having been nudged on the shoulder by the icon of Brazilian football, fell over and clutched his face. Elano was also carried off after a dreadful tackle from Ismael Tiote to ensure that Brazil paid a heavy price for a victory that guaranteed their qualification from the group. They also have a grievance which might be bad news for the Portuguese in the final group game.