Ronaldo, criticized by teammates and the media after Brazil's opening two games at soccer's World Cup, rebounded to tie the record of 14 career goals at the tournament. The 29-year-old striker, the top scorer at the 2002 World Cup, scored two goals yesterday in Brazil's 4-1 victory over Japan to match the tally of Germany's Gerd Mueller.
Criticized by teammates including Kaka for his lack of movement against Croatia and Australia, Ronaldo headed Brazil's first goal against Japan in the 45th minute and lashed in the fourth from 20 yards with nine minutes remaining. He was named man of the match. He is steadily showing signs of his past form. Relief for all the Brazil fans...The things are just getting started...you seen nothing yet!
