In this quarter-final, England deployed a 4-4-2 formation, aiming to exploit the pace of Michael Owen upfront. They played a high defensive line and pressed Brazil aggressively in midfield. The Brazilians, in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relied on the creativity of Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, with Ronaldo as the central striker. Ronaldinho's goal, a stunning chip over David Seaman, highlighted England's vulnerability to players in space. Despite being down to 10 men after Ronaldinho's red card, Brazil managed to maintain their defensive shape and countered effectively, showcasing their resilience. England struggled to break down Brazil's defense, often reliant on set pieces and long balls. However, they failed to capitalize on their possession, ultimately leading to their elimination.