In last year's World Cup, China played Brazil in the group match, when China, coached by milutinovic, lost 4-0. Today's game is not only the first game for Dutchman Adrianus Haan to coach China, but also the first game for Parela to coach Brazil. The starting lineup of China team is: Liu; Yang Pu, Zheng Zhi, Li Weifeng, Wei Xin; Sun Jihai, Zhao Junzhe, Li Tie, Li, Qi Hong; Yi Lee. Brazil's starting lineup is: Dida; Cafu, Anderson Polga, Luisen, Roberto Carlos; Clayberson, Gilberto, Zerroberto, Ronaldinho, rivaldo; Ronaldo.
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