Date: 17-06-2002
Stage: 1/8 final
Place: KOBE
Running time: 102 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI : italian/spanish
My rating: ***
Notes: Cafu,R.Carlos,Rivaldo,Ronaldo, Wilmots,Walem
MATCH SUMMARY
Monday, 17 June 2002, 20:30
Wing Stadium, Kobe
Attendance: 40,440
Meteo: Mild and humid evening, approximately 22°C
BRAZIL
Marcos
Cafu (c)
Roberto Carlos
Edmilson
Lucio
Roque Junior
Gilberto Silva
Juninho
Ronaldinho
Rivaldo
Ronaldo
Coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari (BRA)
28′ Roberto Carlos
57′ ↓Juninho ↑Denilson
81′ ↓Ronaldinho ↑Kleberson
90′ ↓Rivaldo ↑Ricardinho
BELGIUM
Geert De Vlieger
Jacky Peeters
Daniel Van Buyten
Nico Van Kerckhoven
Bart Goor
Timmy Simons
Yves Vanderhaeghe
Gert Verheyen
Johan Walem
Marc Wilmots (c)
Mbo Mpenza
Coach: Robert Waseige (BEL)
24′ Yves Vanderhaeghe
72′ ↓Jacky Peeters ↑Wesley Sonck
Referee: Peter Prendergast (JAM)
Goals:
67′ Rivaldo BRA
87′ Ronaldo BRA
Match overview
Brazil overcame determined opposition from Belgium to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite Belgium’s positive start and a disallowed goal, Brazil grew stronger as the match progressed. Rivaldo opened the scoring midway through the second half with a clever strike, settling Brazilian nerves. Ronaldo’s powerful finish near the end sealed the result. Both teams demonstrated technical skill, but Brazil’s attacking quality made the difference as they advanced in pursuit of a fifth world title.
Trivia
This encounter is frequently cited for Belgium’s impressive opening hour and a controversial disallowed goal that could have changed the contest. Rivaldo’s influence was crucial, earning him Man of the Match. The game reflected the attacking flair associated with Brazil and reinforced the nation’s reputation for finding ways to prevail even when not always at their best on the world stage.
