Stylish Brazil end Lippi's long unbeaten run

LONDON: Brazil turned on the style to beat world champions Italy 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday and end coach Marcello Lippi's bid for a record 32-match unbeaten run.

Elano and Robinho scored first-half goals to help Brazil make light of Kaka's absence and put on a performance at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium which belied their coach Dunga's reputation as a dour tactician.

"We all know what Robinho can do but we talked about putting pressure on the Italians to recover the ball. He showed good personality and fitted well into the team," Dunga told a news conference.