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November 14, 2011 5:00 PM GMT
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium — Umm al-Afā'ī
Referee:‬ Banjari Mohammed Al Dosari‎
Attendance:‬ 18000‎
 
 
Jonas 39′
 
Jonas 59′
Top of the Match
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To Be Announced Shortly
Hulk
Hulk
Brazil
Flop of the Match
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To Be Announced Shortly
Mohamed Zidan
Mohamed Zidan
Egypt

Egypt 0-2 Brazil: Jonas double ruins Bob Bradley's debut for African side

The American coach took charge his first game on Monday evening, but saw two goals from the Valencia sharpshooter mark his introduction to the Egyptian fans with defeat

By Daniel Edwards

Jonas ensured a disappointing start to Bob Bradley's career as Egypt coach, scoring twice to help Brazil sink the African side in Monday's friendly in Doha. The former Gremio sharpshooter netted one either side of half time to secure victory for the South Americans, who dominated proceedings.

Brazil were surprised in the opening minutes by a tenacious, determined effort from the Egyptians. The African Cup of Nations holders pressed across the pitch, and despite controlling possession the Selecao failed to make an impact on goal in what was a turgid start to the match.

Hulk was at the centre of most of the the South Americans' forward play. The Porto striker released a thunderbolt of a free-kick in the opening minutes which was deflected just wide for a corner, before showing off his strength and skill to shrug off two markers and blast over the bar. Egypt meanwhile were driven by Razek Shinkabala, who forced Diego Alves to tip wide with a well-taken free kick.

Hulk was at the centre of Brazil's goal in the dying minutes of the first half. The forward broke free on the right and drove the ball across goal, where it was met by Jonas to gleefully tap home. The Valencia man was overjoyed with his strike, the first time he had found the net for the national team. 

The goal was a setback for the African team so close to the break, and Jonas came within inches of doubling the advantage seconds after the restart. The forward rounded goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy and shot from wide, but Ahmed Hergazi arrived in the nick of time to clear off the line. The defender suffered for his commitment, however, and got up gingerly after colliding heavily with the post in his effort to save a certain goal.

As the game circled the hour-mark Brazil doubled their lead. Fernandinho's header was parried by El Sharawy, and Jonas pounced to smash in the rebound. Egypt were demoralised, and Hernanes should have made it three seconds later but his shot was dragged wide. One of the biggest cheers of the night, however, was reserved for Ahmed Hassan, who came on as a substitute to make his 179th appearance for the national team, and become the most-capped player in history.

The rest of the game was routine for Mano Menezes' side, who recorded their fifth win in six games since going down 3-2 to Germany. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in February 2012, in the Egyptian capital Cairo.


Egypt

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Ahmed Al Shenawi
Goalkeeper
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24
Ahmed Fathy
Defender
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Ahmed Hegazy
Defender
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6
Wael Gomaa
Defender
30′ 85′
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Mohamed Nassef
Defender
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14
Hossam Ghaly
Midfielder
46′
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8
Hosni Abd Rabou
Midfielder
73′
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27
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35
Mohamed Zidan
Striker
46′
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9
Emad Moteab
Striker
64′
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Brazil

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1
Diego Alves
Goalkeeper
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2
Daniel Alves
Defender
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33
Thiago Silva
Defender
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4
David Luiz
Defender
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Alex Sandro
Defender
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21
Lucas
Midfielder
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7
Fernandinho
Midfielder
76′
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8
Hernanes
Midfielder
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8
Bruno César
Midfielder
75′
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12
Hulk
Striker
84′
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7
Jonas
Striker
39′ 59′ 81′

Substitutes

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Waleed Soliman
Midfielder
46′
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8
Ibrahim Salah
Midfielder
46′
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Ahmed Hassan
Midfielder
73′
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Abdullah Said
Midfielder
77′
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4
Ahmed Said
Defender
85′
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Substitutes

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10
Willian
Midfielder
75′
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17
Elías
Midfielder
76′
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11
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99
Dudu
Midfielder
84′

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Results
 
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Oleh Husyev Oleh Husyev
Midfielder
Ukraine
4 2
Michael Mifsud Michael Mifsud
Striker
Malta
4 0
Carlos Ruiz Gutierrez Carlos Ruiz Gutierrez
Striker
Guatemala
4 0
Mohir Shukurov Mohir Shukurov
Midfielder
Azerbaijan
3 2
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Netherlands
3 1