Brazil Labors to 2-0 Win Over Australia

Brazil labored to another unconvincing victory at the World Cup on Sunday, qualifying for the second round by beating Australia 2-0 and substituting an ineffective Ronaldo for the second game in a row.

The dismal run of 1998 World Cup winner France continued in Leipzig with a 1-1 draw against South Korea. The specter of elimination from the tournament in the first round for the second straight time looms for France while a delighted South Korea leads Group G. Japan and Croatia played out a turgid 0-0 draw in Group F in Nuremberg, a result that did little to help either team's cause.

Those two teams and Australia are now scrapping for the second qualification place. In Munich, Brazil led 1-0 for most of the match until the 89th minute, when substitute Fred tapped in a rebound a minute after coming on. Adriano scored the first goal in the 49th minute with a left-footer from the edge of the penalty area, striking a low shot past Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Australia had their chances, too. Mark Viduka's lob landed on top of the net and Harry Kewell shot over from long range.

June 19, 2006
Posted By David Dowell
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