SHIZUOKA -- It was billed as the three R's (Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho) of Brazil against the defense and organization of the England side. Fortunately for Brazil, two of the famed R's showed up to send England packing after an absorbing 2-1 come from behind win at the Shizuoka Stadium on Friday.
A well-taken goal by Rivaldo on the stroke of halftime and a second-half free-kick from Ronaldinho canceled out Michael Owen's 23rd-minute opener.
In truth it was a match that neither side stamped its authority on, with England unable to create a single chance of substance in the second half against a side reduced to 10 men for much of it.