After a 1-1 draw against Morocco, there was a bit of panic among Brazil supporters. The team struggled to create many chances against an evenly matched Morocco squad. Despite a lack of “Jogo Bonito”, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t too worried about his team, calling the result a good one.Ultimately, Ancelotti’s lack of panic was a sign of things to come. In their second match, against Haiti, Brazil showcased the type of attacking firepower they possess. A brace from Matheus Cunha and a vintage goal from Vinicius Junior put Brazil up 3-0 before halftime.Brazil fans try to jinx Argentina by dressing Rocky Balboa in Albiceleste colorsBrazil get back on track in second game after opening Morocco drawBrazil couldn’t quite keep up the same intensity in the second half, but they created some scoring chances and kept a clean sheet. That first half scoreline may be the strongest sliver of hope Brazilians hang on to going forward, though. That’s because within it is a historic stat that paints a very inspiring picture for Brazil.According to Mister Numbers, the last four times that Brazil had a 3-0 lead at halftime in a World Cup game, they went on to take part in that tournament’s final game. It happened twice in 1950, once in 1998 and once in 2002.The once concerning part of the stat is that Brazil ended up losing both the 1950 and 1998 finals, to Uruguay and France, respectively. They came away triumphant in 2002, having beaten Germany in the final game. Ancelotti and co. are hoping for the latter this time around.
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