体坛英语资讯：Brazil makes final of Confederations Cup with 1-0 win over South Africa_娱乐

体坛英语资讯：Brazil makes final of Confederations Cup with 1-0 win over South Africa

Substitute Daniel Alves offered Brazil the berth in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup on Thursday by scoring a decisive goal in the last minutes in the semifinal against hosts South Africa.

Drawing strength from enthusiastic home fans in the South African business hub of Johannesburg, the Bafana Bafana which ranked 70 places below Brazil in the FIFA world rankings, kicked off the match brilliantly.

Midfielder Teko Modise burst past two defenders of the Selecao Brasileira in the fourth minute before Bayern Munich defender Lucio stopped him, igniting the cheers of South Africans.

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Kaka (L2) of Brazil vies for the ball during the semifinal match against South Africa at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 25, 2009. Brazil won 1-0 and advanced to the final.

The first goal opportunity came in the 14th minute when Brazilian forward Luis Fabiano squared the ball for midfielder Ramires. But the shot by Ramires was saved by South African goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.

In the 37th minute, AC Milan midfielder Kaka almost broke the deadlock for Brazil. He got the ball on the wing and curled a powerful but wide shot.

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Gilberto Silva (L) of Brazil vies for the ball during the semifinal match against South Africa at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 25, 2009. Brazil won 1-0 and advanced to the final.

Brazil continued the initiative after the interval, although Kaka's corner led to nowhere. Similarly, South Africa's midfielder Modise forced a low shot but it was stopped precisely by Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar. The Bafana Bafana also had their own opportunities in the first half which were highlighted by right-back Siboniso Gaxa who was hailed for competent defending and impressive bursts forward.