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Thursday, September 13, 2007

Brazil down Mexico

BOSTON, Sept 13: Brazil struck twice inside the last 10 minutes to record a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Mexico in a friendly on Wednesday.Mexico went ahead in the 43rd minute through Juan Carlos Cacho.

But Brazil drew level two minutes later when Kleber met a Ronaldinho corner at the near post and his shot beat the diving Mexican goal-keeper Guillermo Ochoa.

With 10 minutes left on the clock Kaka put Brazil ahead, slotting home after Mexicodefender Rafael Marquez failed to clear a low cross fromMaicon.

Brazil then had substitute Elano sent off for a wild challenge on Gerardo Torrado but despite being down to 10 men they extended their lead when substitute Afonso raced over the top and confidently fired home.

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