Confederations Cup: Samba Kings Top Azzurri, Win Group A; El Tri Top Blue Samurai

Action from Group A in the FIFA Confederations Cup concluded on Saturday with two games played in Brazil.

At Salvador:

Fred scored twice (66', 89') as Brazil doubled up on Italy 4-2 to win the Group A title. Neymar (left) is seen here celebrating with Oscar after scoring for the Samba Kings in the 55th minute.

At Belo Horizonte:

Javier (Chicharito) Hernandez scored twice (54', 66') as Mexico held off Japan to avoid finishing in the Group A basement.

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FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 9)
2. Italy (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Japan (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

Brazil and Italy advanced to the semifinal round.