Confederations Cup semis

Eleito melhor jogador em campo na vitoria sobre a Alemanha por 3 x 2, neste sabado, Adriano ja disse quem ele quer na final da Copa das Confederaoees: 'Gracas a Deus fiz meu melhor jogo na competicao, consegui marcar dois gols e agora quero fazer um na Argentina na final', disparou o camisa 9 brasileiro.

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Germany 2-3 Brazil
Two goals from FC Internazionale Milano forward Adriano helped Brazil edge a five-goal thriller in the semi-finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup, to deny hosts Germany – who twice came from behind - a place in Wednesday's final.

Last laugh
The 23-year-old broke the deadlock on 21 minutes but the lead lasted just two minutes before in-form Lukas Podolski equalised. However, after Ronaldinho and Michael Ballack struck penalties for either side before the interval, Adriano had the last laugh when he escaped the marking of Robert Huth with 14 minutes remaining before firing past Jens Lehmann.

Deisler deflection
After a fiercely-contested opening 20 minutes, Brazil took the lead in spectacular fashion. Taking command of a free-kick 30 metres from the German goal, Adriano unleashed a thunderous drive that took a deflection off Sebastian Deisler and Lehmann could only watch on as the ball crossed the line.

Quick equaliser
But within two minutes the 2006 FIFA World Cup hosts were level, again from a set-piece. Deisler was once more in the thick of it, sending a lovely-weighted corner into the area that 1. FC Köln starlet Podolski headed past AC Milan custodian Dida.

Ronaldinho penalty
Either side could have struck next but it was Adriano that was creating the most problems, constantly harrying the German defence. They did well to rebuff his advances but three minutes from half-time he cut into the area and was pushed by Chelsea FC defender Robert Huth. Referee Carlos Chandia immediately pointed to the penalty spot and FC Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho coolly converted.

Ballack strike
Brazil's advantage was again short-lived though, and by the break Germany had regained parity for a second time after Ballack had been bundled over in the area by Juventus FC’s Emerson. The midfield player dusted himself off and slotted the ball home.

No way back
Robinho could have restored the South American side's lead moments after the restart but free on goal, he contrived to shoot straight at Lehmann. Both sides then had chances to win before Adriano displayed the cutting edge that has seen him win admirers across the world to end German hopes of winning the tournament on home soil. Brazil will now face either Mexico or Argentina in Wednesday’s final.