Ryan Giggs inspires Team GB

Inspired performance the captain!

Yesterday Team GB defeated the United Arab Emirates 3-1 at Wembley and ensured that progression to the quarter finals is only a draw away.

The captain Ryan Giggs headed in the opener and his Manchester United team mate Tom Cleverley hit the post as Team GB went into the half time break in the lead.

In the second half the UAE found an equalizer through Rashed Elisa after a composed finish from the midfielder.

Scott Sinclair then came on and scored almost instantly and a deft chip from Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge sealed the win for Great Britain.

Although the score line seems convincing it was far from comfortable for Stuart Pearce's team, and after the UAE equalized the occasional boo could be heard.

Though there was definitely a better mood in the stadium after GB went up 3-1 though there is room for improvement when they play Uruguay on Wednesday in Cardiff.

Though, Uruguay were stunned 2-0 by a 10 man Senegal yesterday at Wembley. Senegal now sit on level on four points with Great Britain and take on a UAE side that have lost both of their group games thus far. Uruguay sit on three points and a draw for Team GB would see them progress to the quarter finals.

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.