Brazil, Portugal 0-0 after 15 minutes at World Cup match

Brazil, Portugal 0-0 after 15 minutes

DURBAN, South Africa — Brazil and Portugal are at 0-0 after 15 minutes in their final Group G match at the World Cup.

Neither side had any clear chances in a lackluster start to the match. Dani Alves fired a shot wide in the sixth minute for Brazil.

Portugal is without injured playmaker Deco. For Brazil, Julio Baptista replaced the suspended Kaka, while coach Dunga kept starters Elano and Robinho on the bench.

Brazil has already reached the knockout stage, while Portugal has a comfortable goal differential to reach the last 16 even with a loss.