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The second match of Group F was won by the favorite, the Brazilian national team defending the title of the victors, who narrowly defeated Croatia. The only goal of the match was scored by Brazilian defender Kaka with a great shot in the 44th minute. This was a record-breaking eighth consecutive victory for Brazil at the World Cup.
Berlin Olympiastadion, 72,000 spectators Referee - Benito Archundia Tellez (Mexico) Brazil 1 - 0 Croatia 44' [1 - 0] Kaka
Brazil: Dida; Cafu, Lucio, Juan, Carlos; Ze Roberto, Emerson, Ronaldinho, Kaka; Adriano, Ronaldo (69' Robinho).
Croatia: Pletikosa; Simunic, R.Kovac, Tudor, Simic; Srna, Babic, N.Kovac (40' Leko 40), Kranjcar, Prso, Klasnic (57' Olic).
At the start of the match, the world champions Brazil controlled the ball a bit longer, but they failed to create any dangerous chances. After playing about 8 minutes, Kaka tried his luck from long range, but the ball went high above the goal.
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