Brazil have won the Confederations Cup after thrashing world and European champions Spain 3-0 in a one-sided final at a raucous Maracana ...
Fred scored twice and Neymar once for the rampant hosts
while the stunned Spaniards endured a miserable night, missing a penalty and
finishing with 10 men.
The final got off to an incredible start when Brazil took
the lead after just 95 seconds, Fred alertly lashing the ball into the net from
close range as he lay on the ground, a cross to the back post having bounced
off Neymar.
Brazil began the game at a ferocious pace and should have
doubled their lead a few minutes later but Oscar shot wide after a lovely flick
from Fred.
The proud Spaniards kept fighting and came close to a
consolation goal in the final 10 minutes but Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar
capped a perfect night for the hosts by pulling off a pair of superb saves to
deny Pedro and David Villa.
See photos of highlights at the event after the jump.....
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