2007 Copa America

Dunga took the Brazilians to Venezuela, for the 2007 Copa America. They were placed in a group with Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile. In Group B, Brazil surprisingly lost to Mexico 2–0, then bounced back with a comfortable 3–0 victory over Chile which three goals came from Robinho, and won 1–0 against Ecuador which also scored by Robinho in a penalty kick. They advanced to the quarter-finals, where they defeated Chile again 6–1. The Semi-Final was against Uruguay, and the game ended 2–2, and Brazil won 5-4 on penalties. Their opponent in the final was Argentina. Brazil and Argentina met in the finals, and Argentina were heavy favourites. But in the 4th minute of the final Júlio Baptista scored a stunner, surprising the Argentine team. Then in the 45th Minute, defender Roberto Ayala scored an own goal. The first half ended 2–0, and later in the 69th minute, Dani Alves received the ball from a counter attack move, shooting it first time and making it 3–0. After the event, Robinho finished as the Golden Boot winner in addition to being named the best player in the tournament.