On the second day of the Confederations Cup, Italy beat Mexico by 2-1 at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, and Spain opened edge over Uruguay in the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, with score 2-1.
The Spanish team was initially greeted with boos, demonstrating a clear preference of the fans by Uruguay. During the game, however, cries of "olé" were heard from the stands, demonstrating a change in climate. Peter and Soldado scored two goals for Spain, and Luis Suarez thrashed free kick by Uruguay has in the last minute of the match.
In the dispute between Italy and Mexico, earlier, midfielder Pirlo, the Azzurri opened the scoring with a goal by lack. The equalizer came in the first half on a penalty kick Chicharito, Mexico, after the Italian defender Barzagli overthrew Mexican midfielder Giovani dos Santos in the area.
The winning goal was scored by striker Balotelli, 33 minutes into the second half. More protests were held, this time in the vicinity of Maracanã, and police responded with tear gas.
On Saturday, Brazil made its debut at the Confederations Cup in the opening match of the tournament at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, winning Japan for 3 x 0.
Neymar netted after 3 minutes of the first half, followed by Paulinho, who scored the second after 2 minutes of the second half, and Joe, who put themselves on the Japanese in overtime.
The World Cup opening was also marked by confusion between protesters and police just before the start of the game and boos to President Dilma Rousseff.
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