Brazil's three Rs clockwatch

THREE Rs (Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho) - CLOCKWATCH

3minutes: Rivaldo tries to nutmeg Nicky Butt but the Manchester United midfielder is wise to his tricks.

5: Ronaldinho bursts down the right, only for Ashley Cole to get in a timely block.

6: Rivaldo tries his luck on goal but his shot goes well wide of the target.

8: Ronaldinho and Rivaldo link up, only for Danny Mills to spoil the move.

14: Ronaldinho wins a free kick after being blocked by Butt.

15: Ronaldo forces Rio Ferdinand to concede a corner when he puts him under pressure at the

back post.

19: Goalkeeper David Seaman has to look alert to save Ronaldo’s effort after he was set up by Rivaldo.

26: Ronaldo tussles with David Beckham which leads to the England captain needing brief

treatment.

34: Ronaldinho launches the ball forward but it drifts out of play.

38: Ronaldinho gets away from Butt only for Cole to mop up and clear the danger.

40: Ronaldo gets into a dangerous position but Mills robs him with a timely challenge.

45: Ronaldinho tries to thread the ball through only to see Rio Ferdinand intercept it.

45 (stoppage time): Rivaldo equalises with a shot into the corner after a surging run by Ronaldinho.

50: Ronaldinho stuns Seaman by giving Brazil the lead with an angled free kick that drifts over the

goalkeeper’s head.

55: Ronaldinho breaks out of defence and sets up Roberto Carlos on the left.

57: Red card handed to Ronaldinho after he appears to stamp on Danny Mills.

64: Rivaldo is left limping after falling badly when trying to clear.

68: Ronaldo tries to burst through but is blocked by Mills after getting past Ferdinand.

70: A weary looking Ronaldo is replaced by Edilson.

73: Rivaldo clutches his face after a challenge from Sol Campbell but TV shows no contact in that

area.

85: Rivaldo tries to launch a Brazilian attack but is crowded out.

90: Rivaldo deflects Butt’s header away for a corner.

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