The match between Brazil and Japan was the last chance for Carlos Alberto Parreira's players to get even with the media critics. But, most of all, it was the best chance Ronaldo could have picked to squeeze himself through the Japanese defense. Actually, it was Zico's poor defense that started the Brazilian comeback. The "cariocas" seemed to have reborn in Dortmund, after creating a number of 5 or 6 scoring chances in the first 20 minutes of the game.

Players that used to sit on the bench and watch their teammates play on the field now had the chance to prove what they're capable of. Robinho, Juninho, Cicinho and the others made Brazil look different. And Ronaldo couldn't have missed the chance to re-enter the fans' hearts. The Japanese goal scared no one.

Although they were 1-0 down, there was something in the way the "cariocas" were playing that told us Brazil could not disappoint their fans. Ronaldo set the pace for his team, after a marvelous offensive action. Ronaldinho passed brilliantly to Cicinho, who then passed it to Ronaldo. The Real Madrid striker only had to push it in. After the break, the show went on.

Juninho took advantage of Kawaguchi's mistake and scored the best goal of the match. It was a powerful shot from about 35 meters that left the Japanese goalie with no reaction. From that point on, the quick passes and the dribbling were all over the place for the "cariocas". A stunning pass from Ronaldinho found Gilberto alone in the left side of the field. He went on and scored for 3-1. The final goal was a true masterpiece. A quick combination between Ronaldo and Ronaldinho ended with a terrific goal from the Real Madrid striker.

Two goals in only one game and Ronaldo had already started the celebration. The swearing and the whistling of the fans now turned into applauses that never seized to stop. More than getting back into his fans' heart, Ronaldo managed to set a record of his own. For the first time since legendary Gerd Muller, another striker scored 14 goals in the World Cup. Even if he is 10 kg fatter than most of his teammates, Ronaldo managed to enter the football history books. Not bad for a fatty, right?