To appease the world's most demanding soccer fans, Brazil had to do more than simply beat North Korea in its World Cup opener on Tuesday. The Selecao had to win with flair, as Brazilians have come to expect from their handsomely decorated national team.
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North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk bends over backward but can’t keep Elano’s shot from finding the back of the net in the 72d minute for Brazil. (Kin Cheung/Associated Press)
