Luis Fabiano found the net twice to help Brazil beat Cote d'Ivoire 3-1 as defending champs Italy were held 1-1 by New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup on Sunday.

With six points from two wins, the five-time winners have qualified for the knockout stage as the second team after the Netherlands made it to the last 16 on Saturday.

Robinho's volley at the first minute, which flew over the bar, foretold a pulsating night at Johannesburg's Soccer City.

Brazil opened their account at the 25th minute as Fabiano received from Kaka and fired into the roof of the net from eight yards.

Kaka of Brazil (C) runs with the ball during the Group G soccer match against Ivory Coast at 2010 FIFA World Cup at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

Fabiano's second goal at the 50th minute was dubious. He was suspected of handling before beating two defenders and slamming home with his left foot at the 50th minute.

"The ball hit my hand and then shoulder," said Fabiano, the Man of the Match, in the post-game press conference. "It was an involuntary handball and the goal was legitimate. It is the most beautiful goal in my career."

Brazil was 3-0 up at the hour mark as Kaka sprinted down the left and crossed to Elano, who scored his second goal in the 2010 World Cup.

Didier Drogba pulled one back for the Africans at the 79th minute as the Chelsea forward headed home an inch-perfect cross from Toure Yaya.

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