Ronaldo, making up for his disappointing final four years ago in the 3-0 defeat to France, pounced in the 67th minute when German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn uncharacteristically spilled a Rivaldo shot and Ronaldo side-footed it home from close range.
He netted the second 12 minutes later when he took a cross from Kleberson and steered it perfectly just inside Kahn's left-hand post.
Germany created some chances, the best in the 49th minute when Oliver Neuville hit a scorching free kick which Brazilian keeper Marcos tipped on to the post.
Ronaldo finished top scorer of the tournament and became the first player to score eight goals in the finals since 1970 when
Gerd Mueller of West Germany netted 10.
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[bild1]Ronaldo, making up for his disappointing final four years ago in the 3-0 defeat to France, pounced in the 67th minute when German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn uncharacteristically spilled a Rivaldo shot and Ronaldo side-footed it home from close range.
He netted the second 12 minutes later when he took a cross from Kleberson and steered it perfectly just inside Kahn's left-hand post.
Germany created some chances, the best in the 49th minute when Oliver Neuville hit a scorching free kick which Brazilian keeper Marcos tipped on to the post.
Ronaldo finished top scorer of the tournament and became the first player to score eight goals in the finals since 1970 when
Gerd Mueller of West Germany netted 10.
