In this Group F match, Kaka scored in the 43rd minute. Cafu made a perfect pass to Kaka, who hit it past Niko Kranjcar scoring a 20-metre shot into the top right corner of the goal. For Kaka it was his first World Cup goal. This victory was their eighth-straight winning streak at the World Cup. Brazilian goalkeeper Dida saved several shots in the second half. One of the crucial saves was the one hit

by Dado Prso in the 51st minute. Croatian Captain Nico Kovac suffered a rib injury in the 41st minute and he had to leave. With his presence in the side, the outcome could have been different. He came out with a number of attacks. Brazil is five-time World Cup champion and Croatia is just playing its second World

Cup. So, the difference was quite evident. Striker Ronaldo appeared out of form and was replaced by Robinho in the 69th minute. Brazil will have to however improve their performance if they want to reach the finals. With this win Brazil has three points in its kitty. It's among the favorites to advance to the next stage. Brazil relied on the defensive midfield pairing of Emerson and

Ze Roberto. Croatia was successful in limiting Brazil to a handful of long-range shots from Roberto Carlos and captain Cafu. Croatia will play Japan on Sunday and Brazil plays the Aussies on the same day.