ROBINHO scored twice as Brazil blitzed Venezuela 4-0 with three goals in the first 18 minutes before returning to second place in the South American World Cup Qualifying standings.
AC Milan playmaker Kaka and Internazionale`s Adriano were also on target as Brazil moved level with Argentina on 16 points, four points behind leaders Paraguay, who defeated Colombia 1-0 on Saturday.
The victory ensured the Selecao extended their 100% record against Venezuela to 13 wins from 13 matches.
Brazil ended Venezuela`s hopes of a home victory with a blistering opening spell.
Kaka, returning to the national team after an 11-month absence, opened the scoring after five minutes at the Estadio Pueblo Nuevo.
Robinho netted his first with a long-distance effort which beat Renny Vega.
Kaka and Robinho`s club-mate Elano then combined to set up Adriano, who struck a third after 18 minutes to effectively seal the contest.
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar was called into action to save Giancarlo Maldonado`s header early in the second half before the visitors netted a fourth.
Kleber found Robinho who struck his second after 66 minutes.
Robinho praised a strong all-round performance and hailed the influence of the returning Kaka.
"We moved quite well in attack," he said. "Because of that, we managed to score a lot of goals.
"Kaka is a spectacular player. With him on the field, things become easier."
Kaka was thrilled to score on his return.
"Being back in the national team is great, and it's even better to come back and score," he said.
"If we keep this form, teams will found it very difficult to beat Brazil."
The victory ensured the Selecao extended their 100% record against Venezuela to 13 wins from 13 matches.
Brazil ended Venezuela`s hopes of a home victory with a blistering opening spell.
Kaka, returning to the national team after an 11-month absence, opened the scoring after five minutes at the Estadio Pueblo Nuevo.
Robinho netted his first with a long-distance effort which beat Renny Vega.
Kaka and Robinho`s club-mate Elano then combined to set up Adriano, who struck a third after 18 minutes to effectively seal the contest.
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar was called into action to save Giancarlo Maldonado`s header early in the second half before the visitors netted a fourth.
Kleber found Robinho who struck his second after 66 minutes.
Robinho praised a strong all-round performance and hailed the influence of the returning Kaka.
"We moved quite well in attack," he said. "Because of that, we managed to score a lot of goals.
"Kaka is a spectacular player. With him on the field, things become easier."
Kaka was thrilled to score on his return.
"Being back in the national team is great, and it's even better to come back and score," he said.
"If we keep this form, teams will found it very difficult to beat Brazil."
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