Chelsea 2 Benfica 1 (Chelsea win 3-1 on aggregate)

Brazil manager Carlos Alberto Parreira admits tomorrow’s game against Japan is little more than a run-out for his players – but insists the match that follows will shape the favourites’ World Cup destiny.

IRELAND have been relegated to Division B of the European Junior Ladies’ and U21 Men’s Championships for 2005 and 2006 following the conclusion of their respective championships at the weekend.