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Brazil beats Ireland 2-0 in London exhibition

The Columbian
Published: March 2, 2010, 12:00am

LONDON (AP) — Brazil defeated Ireland 2-0 in a World Cup warmup match on Tuesday night, getting an own-goal by Keith Andrews followed by Robinho’s goal in the second half.

Exactly 100 days before the World Cup opener, Andrews turned Robinho’s cross into his own net in the final minute of the first half at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

Robinho swapped passes with Kaka and Grafite before scoring in the 76th minute.

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