BRAZIL strolled past China with a 4-0 win over the World Cup new boys to keep the South Americans' hopes of glory alive.
The Brazilians were too strong for a China team full of running and some neat tricks, but who lacked a real killer instinct in the last third.
Roberto Carlos started the ball rolling with a power packed free kick that flew into the net from 25-yards-out.
Not to be out-done Rivaldo finished off a lovely move, before Ronaldo was pulled back in the box and Ronaldinho converted the penalty.
Ten minutes into the second half Ronaldo got onto a cross from a marauding Cafu down the left wing to ensure the Brazilians coasted into the second round.
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