SINGAPORE: A good tune—up for the Brazilians — that’s Coach Carlos Dunga’s take on the exhibition match between the Brazilian Olympic Team and Singapore.
Brazil won 3—0 in the game played at the National Stadium on Monday night.
Some 33,000 fans turn up to support the Lions and Brazil, expecting some fancy samba football.
Ronaldinho finally displayed that magic, his back heel seeing Diego powering a low drive to give Brazil the lead.
Having most of the possesion, it was a matter of time before the Brazilians scored the second.
Ronaldinho obliged with an easy effort from close range in the 25th minute.
From then on, it was a dull affair as both sides took it easy.
In the second half, Singapore threatened a little, but not enough for Brazil substitute Jo headed home a third in the 84th minute.
Singapore’s Coach Raddy Avromovic felt that his team did not take their chances well.
Still the game helped his players.
"We help them in their preparation and we help ourselves in some part of the game as the players can see that they can compete for some moments with the top teams," he said.
The Brazilian Coach Dunga felt that his team had performed well under the challenging weather conditions, and their lack of full match fitness.
Captain Ronaldinho, who was mobbed by the media, also gave his and the teams performance the thumbs up.
"I am happy I scored a goal, but more importantly, I created the opportunity for others to score and do well in the Olympics."
The Brazilians leave for Vietnam on Tuesday, the second of their tune—up matches ahead of the Beijing Olympics.
But against Vietnam, the Brazilians can expect a more physically demanding and challenging game as the Vietnamese are known to take their football more seriously.
