Brazil x Wales - Players Ratings.

Written by , 06.09 08h36

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Player Ratings

Gomes - 7 - Worked much harder than the Argentina game. Looked comfortable at all times.
Maicon - 6 - At times struggled to keep up with the pace of the Welsh attackers.
Luisao - 6 - Solid performance.
Alex - 6 - Appeared to elbow Wales full back Richard Duffy.
Edmilson - 7 - Looked like he was enjoying his first game as captain.
Marcelo - 8 - Excellent performance, capped off by a beautiful goal.
Cearense - 6 - Excellent work rate.
Kaka - 6 - Wasted a few chances when he should have at hit the target.
Vagner Love - 8 - Worked hard through the goal and was rewarded with a fine headed goal.
Ronaldinho - 7 - Trade mark trickery and free kicks.
Julio Baptista - 6 - Hard working but didn’t perform to his full ability.

Substitutes

Rafael Sobis - 6 - Had little time to make an impact.
Robinho - 7 - Another excellent performance, just lacking a goal.
Elano - 6 - His forward runs troubled the Welsh defence.
Gilberto - 6 - Came on for Marcelo but had little impact on the game.
Silva - 7 - Held the defensive line allowing the midfield to push forward.
Cicinho - 7 - Excellent cross to provide the second goal.

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