Brazil outclass Team GB

Tottenham midfielder, Sandro, puts Brazil ahead

Brazil outclassed Team Great Britain, in what was Team GB's first and only serious outing before they start their Olympic campaign.

This game was an indication to Stuart Pearce and Team GB of just how difficult it will be for them to win the gold in the Olympics, as one of the tournaments favourites, Brazil, cruised to victory over Team GB at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

Although, this was just a friendly it was always going to be tough for Team GB as they faced a hugely talented Brazil squad, which boasts the likes of Neymar and Hulk, who are intent on winning their first ever gold medal and also at the same time are preparing for the 2014 World Cup which they will be hosting.

Neymar doubles Brazil's advantage

Brazil were already 2 up before the half time break after Tottenham midfielder, Sandro headed Brazil ahead after 12 minutes and Neymar doubled their advantage from the penalty area just before the half time break. Mario Menezes's side controlled the game though there were encouraging signs for Team GB as they gradually grew into the game.

Brazil maintained the cutting edge though and begin their Olympic campaign against Egypt in Cardiff.

By the end of the game there had been 12 subs used and the tempo had dropped considerably, but Team GB will need to step it up their game quickly if they want to qualify from a group that includes Uruguay and United Arab Emirates as well as Senegal.