Robinho spurned a good chance to reduce the deficit in the 51st minute, the Brazilian firing high and wide after Elano had unlocked the United defence.

罗比尼奥在51分钟丧失了一次缩小比分的机会，接埃拉诺的传球却把球打飞。

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The five-time World Cup champions will be without midfielder Elano, who scored in each of Brazil's first two matches.

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But,the Brazilians have so much talent and depth that Elano's absence is not expected to have much impact.

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City recalled Elano in place of Stephen Ireland as Eriksson's team attempted to maintain their fine form.

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Minutes later, Leandro Damiao's header from Elano's corner clipped the top of the crossbar on its way out.

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England battled hard against a superior Brazil, but Nilmar headed Elano's pass beyond Ben Foster after 47 minutes.

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