Brazil find their rhythm as USA exit

BETTER concentration was the key to a vastly improved performance by Brazil yesterday as they beat the United States 3-0 for their second win at the Confederations Cup.

“We were very concerned when we slept a little bit in the first game and lost our concentration,” said Gilberto Silva. “Maybe we were a little bit tired. We did not want to concede two quick goals again and today we were a lot better. “We were very concentrated, particularly in our movement around the park and in our defence. We played naturally and didn’t let them into the game.”

The former Arsenal captain, who now plays for Panathinaikos, said the fluid performance against the Americans was important to re-establish a rhythm to Brazil’s play.