OS Beijing 2008 Paralympics Olympics Pekin

This was the host’s last hope to qualify; it was a win-win condition for the Asians who have only gained a single point in group C, till now.

China has to win against the mighty Brazilian lineup, that didn’t stop amazing the crowds, especially Chinese crowds who were confused either to applause for their local favorites, or for the Brazilian illustrations, and “chef d’oeuvre”.

Playing without their captain zheng zhi, China was striving to get into the Brazilian red zone, and depended on their left wing, but couldn’t get the ball to a happy ending. From the other side, Brazil’s Ronaldinho was playing the role of jobs distributor, putting plans, drawing tactics and delivering superb passes, leaving the Chinese defense without further to do.

A 1-2 (give and take) technical glide among Brazilians, showed how much harmonizing they are and how smooth they can infiltrate between the Chinese defenders, and get the 1^st goal by Diego (14).

Thiago scored the 2^nd Brazilian goal, from a downtown cruising shot that settled in the net, in the 55^th minute. The 79^th minute also held a spectacular left foot shot, from Thiago himself, to give Brazil its 18^th point in the group, and the qualification to the next round.

China players were on another planet against the samba boys, as coach Dunga sent his bench staff on the field after half time.

Brazil will play the lions of Africa, Cameroon, in the quarter finals, this 16^th of the month.