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An own goal from Keith Andrews and a second half strike from Robinho gave Brazil a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland at the Emirates Stadium, writes Glenn Mason.
This was Brazil's fourth win in five games in this stadium, which has become a home from home in their world tour organised by the Kentaro sports agency.
Ireland held their own for much of the first half with Kevin Doyle testing Julio Cesar with a near-post header.
However, they fell behind just before half-time when Andrews diverted Robinho's low cross past Shay Given.
Robinho wrapped up the win on 75 minutes following neat build up play by Kaka and Grafite.
Giovanni Trapattoni had included nine of those who started against France in Paris in his team, opting for experience in a show for respect for the South Americans.
Paul McShane had come on as a second half substitute in that game, which meant that Stephen Kelly was the only player not to have seen action in the Stade de France.
It was a special, if ultimately disappointing, night for Shay Given and Kevin Kilbane as they won their 103rd international caps to move ahead of previous record holder Steve Staunton.
Robbie Keane's late return to the squad had relegated Leon Best to the bench after he was named in the initial starting line-up yesterday.
With Luis Fabiano missing because of a chest injury, Brazil coach Dunga opted for Adriano as the main striker ahead of Kaka and Robinho.
However, the Flamengo striker failed to answer his manager's pre-match call for his players to prove themselves in their time on the pitch.
Kaka shone throughout and must have ended any suggestions that he is not on form.
Ireland settled well and enjoyed their fair share of possession and territory as they aimed to put the nightmare of Paris behind them.
Trapattoni's side showed that tough tackling and blocking were not just confined to the rugby team.
Keane bore no ill-effects from a recent knee injury when he rounded Juan in the box in the fourth minute, but Julio Cesar easily saved his weak effort.
The Inter Milan goalkeeper was then called on to keep out a near-post header from the hard-working Doyle following Damien Duff's cross.
At the other end, Kaka was growing in influence and fired over after drifting away from Glenn Whelan.
It was a warning of things to come and not even heavy tackles by Kevin Kilbane and Paul McShane could deter the Real Madrid star.
Ireland were indebted to Stephen Kelly and McShane for keeping it scoreless on 20 minutes when they combined to block efforts from Adriano and Robinho.
Maicon's runs down Brazil's right flank were causing problems for Duff and Kilbane, but Keane and Doyle were doing likewise for Lucio and Juan.
Such was Juan's frustration, he resorted to kicking Doyle's boot away at one stage in the second half.
Brazil always looked like they had another couple of gears and Ireland were caught out for the opening goal as they pushed forward at the end of the first half.
Kaka broke at speed and fed Maicon, who in turn found Robinho.
Andrews attempted to cut out Robinho's low cross but could only divert it past Given into his own net.
However, replays showed Robinho was offside as Maicon put him through.
Second half substitute Daniel Alves should have doubled Brazil's lead just seconds after he replaced Ramires.
Sean St Legder was caught in possession, but Alves could not hit the target after he skipped past Given.
Ireland were looking shaky at the back as the game became stretched.
They were grateful for an offside flag and some poor finishing from Robinho to keep the margin at one.
However, Robinho made amends for missing that sitter with a second goal on 75 minutes.
Kaka and Grafite combined to create the space and the diminutive frontman bent the ball beyond Given's outstretched arm.
Both sides emptied their benches as the second half wore on, with James McCarthy earning his first cap in place of Liam Lawrence.
The Wigan Athletic youngster offered a brief glimpse of his talents to suggest he will become a regular as Ireland look ahead to a European campaign.
Dunga will be happy that he has enough competition for places as his side march on to their opening World Cup fixture with North Korea on 15 June in good shape.
Brazil: 1 Julio Cesar; 2 Maicon (18 Carlos Eduardo '84), 3 Lucio (14 Luisao '82), 4 Juan, 6 Michel Bastos; 6 Melo, 7 Ramires (13 Daniel Alves '65), 8 Gilberto Silva; 10 Kaka, 11 Robinho (22 Nilmar '75); 9 Adriano (21 Grafite '65).
Subs: Doni, Thiago Silva, Gilberto, Josue, Julio Baptista, Kleberson.
Republic of Ireland: 1 Given; 2 Kelly; 4 St Ledger, 5 McShane, 3 Kilbane; 7 Lawrence (19 McCarthy '68), 6 Whelan (15 Gibson '57), 8 Andrews, 11 Duff (21 McGeady '57); 9 Doyle (12 Best '75), 10 Keane.
Subs: Foley, Wilson, Westwood, Stokes, Cunningham, Long, Murphy.
Referee: Mike Dean (England)
