Brazil vs Japan
The star of the 2002 World Cup had come under criticism for his slow movements on the field, but Ronaldo showed his genius while creating scoring chances and pouncing on them against Japan.
"I'm very happy I've made such a significant improvement physically and technically during the competition," Ronaldo told reporters.
"Patience is the key word. I managed to stay calm and patient in all the difficult moments."
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