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Brazil Completes London Tour with 2-0 Over Wales

Following their victory over Argentina at the beginning of the week, Brazil had little trouble passing Wales. Brazil took Wales down 2-0 in an international friendly at White Hart Lane finishing a successful London tour on Tuesday. Marcelo scored the first goal for Brazil redirecting a square ball from Kaka, and striker Vagner Love took Brazil to two-nil on the 73rd minute establishing total Brazilian dominance over the field.

Fans had a chance to witness Ronaldinho playing, after missing the match against Argentina due to injury. He almost scored for Brazil on the 67th minute, just before being replaced by Robinho. The first half of the game was not that spectacular and Brazil lacked the glamour they showed during their match against Argentina. It was only in the second half when they picked up the pace, and delivered great soccer, as they are capable of.

Wales and Brazil met 10 times before, making this final face-to-face the eighth consecutive loss for Wales. They had two mentionable attempts by Bellamy, but they were both blocked by Brazil`s defense, and left Wales with nothing to show for at the end of the match.