On the prospect of the Brazil squad, the Swede in his 60s said the Brazilians had everything to go forward and were of high quality. "It's very difficult to defend Brazil. To play with Brazil, you must be perfect."

Fabiano said at the press conference that "the ball hit my hand and then my shoulder. It's a doubtful situation, but it's a voluntary handball. It is the most fabulous goal in my career."

The deadlock was broken by Brazilian core Kaka in the 25th minute. The Real Madrid midfielder grasped a fault of Cote d'Ivoire defenders in passing and fed the ball into the path of Fabiano who fired it into the roof of the net with a powerful thrust, putting the South Americans in the leading position.

Kaka's display in assisting attacks proved his prominence in the pitch. His sluggish performance in the prior match against the DPRK has been heavily criticized by football fans.

Fabiano shone again five minutes after the interval. He flicked over one defender's challenge and slammed home into the corner of the net with his left foot.

The goal has aroused controversy among fans as it was a handball. But referee Stephane Lannoy did not sign a judgment.

Brazil's midfielder Elano who played for Turkey's Galatasaray extended their lead in the 62nd minute with a close-range shot.

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