Brazil 2 Chile 0
Brazil revived their chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup after struggling to a 2-0 win over Chile in a tense qualifier today.
Second half goals from Edilson and Rivaldo gave the four-times champions three priceless points after they had struggled to break down a massed Chilean defence in the first half.
Brazil, in danger of losing their record as the only country to have played at every World Cup, stayed fourth in the South American group with 27 points. The top four teams qualify and the fifth play off against Oceania winners Australia.
Brazil sprung to life after winger Denilson came on as a halftime substitute. Edilson opened the scoring eight minutes into the second half and Rivaldo added the second in the 67th minute. -Reuters