England Vs Brazil 6/2/2013

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Frank Lampard came off the bench to score winner for England against Brazil

England claimed their first win over Brazil in nearly a quarter of a century as they won 2-1 at Wembley.

On a memorable night, which saw Ashley Cole claimed his 100th cap for his country, England went ahead on 27-minutes through Wayne Rooney.

But this came just moments after Brazil has spurned the chance to take the lead from the penalty spot when Joe Hart brilliantly kept out Ronaldinho's attempt.

Just after the break and substitute Fred flashed home an excellent equaliser and not long after he struck the woodwork as the visitors looked to go ahead.

But it was England who claimed their first win over Brazil in 23-years, and it was another replacement - this time Frank Lampard, who side-footed home clinically from the edge of the box to give Roy Hodgson's side victory.

England looked dangerous early on with Jack Wilshere impressing on his return to the international stage, but he was adjudged to have handled a Ronaldinho cross - which gave the Atletico Miniero man a chance to open the scoring.

However, on his 100th appearance for his country - he saw his shot parried but Hart and the Man City keeper beat him to the rebound and Neymar was unable to convert from close-range.

It was no surprise, though, that the Arsenal player played a major part in the build-up to England's opening goal after 26 minutes from Rooney.

His pass picked out the surge forward of Gunners team-mate Theo Walcott, whose low drive was blocked by QPR keeper Julio Cesar. However, Rooney seized on the rebound and coolly tucked away his 33rd goal for his country with a low drive straight down the middle of the goal.

England attacked with plenty of pace and Walcott made a powerful charge towards the Brazilian box, only to fire over the bar.

But they had a let-off after 37 minutes when the highly-rated Neymar slid in at the far post and shot over from close range after Oscar had outpaced Chelsea team-mate Cole before crossing.

Leighton Baines and Lampard replaced Cole and Cleverley respectively at the start of the second period, whilst Brazil made a hat-trick of substitutions with Fred, Arouca and Lucas replacing Fabiano, Ramires and Ronaldinho.

Gerrard forced Cesar to parry his dipping drive two minutes into the second half but a mistake by Gary Cahill saw Fred equalise 60 seconds later.

The Chelsea defender was caught in possession bringing the ball out from defence and in an instant Fred drilled a fierce shot past Hart from the edge of the box.

The goalscorer almost struck again when his shot rattled the bar after Hart's clearance had bounced off Cahill.

But Cahill almost made amends for his error when he got on the end of a Gerrard corner and saw his header tipped over the bar by Cesar. The keeper then fingertipped away Walcott's ball into the danger area but Gerrard could not keep his follow-up shot down.

England were not to be denied the win over Brazil which they last gained back in 1990 as Lampard restored their lead on the hour. Walcott's centre was only partially cleared and Wilshere turned the ball back to Lampard, whose curling shot hit the inside of a post and crossed the line for his 27th England goal.

I missed this but my mum did call me to tell me that it was on. We ended up going out for a long time today, needed to get some refresh air and a change of scenery. It's good to see that we can win big teams and surely Frank Lampard will now get a contract at Chelski? It hurts to say it but he deserves it. Some of their players show a major lack of ambition sometimes and aren't impacting games like him. A two year contract would be a good call!

[liampie]

good result for england! cant believe they missed that sitter! nice performance too. lamps been playing well for both so deserves a deal.

[SteveMUP]

It was a good game! I think Lampard will sign a contract, most likely a short term deal but it would be a concern for Chelsea fans because he makes them click together. Really he has done enough to warrant a contract!

Lets hope this is a sign from England that we can beat the big boys.

[william1984]

Well i didnt expact us 2 win were crap against big teams

[2piesonmyshirt]

Enjoyed the game. Just hope it wasn't a "we will let you win in England for your 150 celebrations" and "you let us win the return in Brazil for our celebrations"

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I don't really watch many England games, used to excite me but now it's just something I watch when on. Think I tend to miss the better performances, so that says something. I never miss a big game though

[super_ram]

An encouraging performance by England with many pluses,though I'm not too sure whether it was a case of England playing well and Brazil underperforming.

[Harrys_Mummy]

glad we did well. its about time we had some good news when it comes to national teams.

i am suprised though that we won. although having said that brazil aren't the team they used to be

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Hope to them continue this as the play their next match, England need to start playing like they used too.

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I'd like to know what it is like to win a major competition before my time is over, It seems unlikely but hope can be a very strong emotion and I very hope we can get back to the England we know. Who'd of though Roy was the man to bring back some of this feeling? I didn't. I wrote him off and was annoyed but it goes to show that us fans aren't always in the right. I hope we here at Notts learn from this!

Roll on the next comp

[liampie]

been all i have known to be honest. looking forward to seeing roy in his prime at the world cup providing we over take monty. should be plain sailing in all fairness