Brazil striker Ronaldo became the all-time World Cup scoring leader with 15 career goals, helping the defending champions defeat Ghana 3-0 Tuesday to capture a berth in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Ronaldo scored the historic goal with a spectacular solo effort in the fifth minute, racing past Ghana's defense for a pass from Kaka that set him up alone against Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingston.
The 29-year-old Real Madrid forward -- previously heavily criticized for being out of shape and lazy -- faked right using the popular Brazilian stepover move to switch left, leaving the goalkeeper sprawled behind him as he flicked the ball into the net ahead of defender John Pantsil.
"I hope they continue falling for my tricks up to the final," Ronaldo said.
Adriano scored in first-half injury time although the goal looked offside and Ze Roberto added another in the 84th minute of the second-round match as Brazil advanced to face either Spain or France on Saturday at Frankfurt.
Source: Spiegel Online
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But they did get their defense exposed!! To the core!
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