A match against Brazil is always a glamor tie. Pitting your wits against the men in the famous yellow jersey is for many a dream come true. º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s best have faced the Selecao four times — here we take a look at how the Green Falcons have fared.
1988 — 4-1 TO BRAZIL
The first meeting between the two sides came in 1988 in Melbourne and the 3,200 souls who went to watch it saw a Brazil side in transition easily beat the Green Falcons. All-time great Romario was on the pitch but did not get on the scoresheet.
1997 — 3-0 TO BRAZIL
The first time the Selecao played in the Kingdom their manager was none other than past º£½ÇÖ±²¥ boss, Mario Zagallo. He managed the Green Falcons between 1981 and 1984. This clash was part of one of the early Confederation Cups and a brace from Romario helped the visitors to a 3-0 win over Sami Al-Jaber and Co. in Riyadh.Â
1999 — 8-2 TO BRAZIL
Two goals from Marzouk Al-Otaibi made the score 2-2 after 31 minutes. But any hope º£½ÇÖ±²¥ could shock the favorites for the Confederations Cup in Mexico was dashed as a side led by a Ronaldinho, who netted a hat-trick, scored six more without reply to win with ease.
2002 — 1-0 TO BRAZIL
The next time the Green Falcons faced Brazil — at the King Fahd International Stadium, in Riyadh — it was a much closer affair. Only a 73rd-minute strike from Djalminha separated the sides as the hosts put up a fine display in the friendly clash.
