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Coutinho & Gabriel boost Brazil but Haitians party in Orlando

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Dunga had hoped that the large number of Brazilians in Florida would turn up at and get behind the Selecao, and although he was mistaken his team took care of business.

ORLANDO, FL - A night that started with boos for Dunga and an almost silent rendition of the national anthem ended in a rout that puts Brazil firmly back on track in Group B.

There is a significant Brazilian population here in Orlando, Florida, and Dunga hoped before the game that playing in front of something like a home crowd would provide extra motivation.

He was sadly mistaken on that front.