In the 2nd phase of the World Cup , his team obtained a 3 -- 1 win against the World Champions Argentina .
That the Brazilians needed only a draw in their next game against Italy to advance to the semi-finals .
In the 2nd phase of the World Cup , his team obtained a 3 -- 1 win against the World Champions Argentina , meaning that the Brazilians needed only a draw in their next game against Italy to advance to the semi-finals .