2002 World Cup - Brazil 5 Bolivia 0

Romario is back and so the "samba" team is working again.

Sunday's World Cup qualifying match at the Maracana witnessed Romario Da Souza's return to international football after two years and his performance allowed Brazilian fans to forget recent attacking problems for Wanderley Luxemburgo's team.

Bolivia had little chance to do anything but suffer from the Brazilian's superb display. In the 12th minute Vampeta was fouled in the area by goalkeeper Mauricio Soria and Romario scored from the penalty spot. He almost scored again only six minutes later when young star Ronaldinho found him with a neat pass but Romario's shot hit the post.

One minute after the break Rivaldo headed into the net a good pass from Cafu and then the real "fiesta" began. Nine minutes later again Rivaldo got a header but this time the ball hit the bar as Brazil exuded quality. Now it was time for the Romario-Vampeta conection; two superb passes from the Roma star allowed Romario to score twice in the 77th and 81st minutes.

Only Ecuador symbol Marco Etcheverry, who came on as a substitute, was able to create some danger to Dida's goal but his side had its mind off the pitch. Finally Marques, one minute before the end of the match, hit a shot that was deflected by defender Marco Standy into the net.