Brazil beat Australia 2-0

Goals from Adriano and Fred gave Brazil a 2-0 win over battling Australia and sent the world champions into the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday.

Adriano notched his first goal of the tournament four minutes into the second half after the South Americans had endured a frustrating first-half against Guus Hiddink8217;s men. Substitute Fred wrapped up the win in the 89th minute, rolling home a rebound after a Robinho shot came back off a post.

Australian substitute Harry Kewell had missed a great chance to equalise a minute after coming on in the 56th minute, shooting over an empty goal after keeper Dida dropped the ball.

Ronaldo was again out of sorts and at one point had a heated argument with coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on the touchline.