Brazilians a concern for Cesar.

VENEZUELA coach Cesar Farias has warned his players they will run into trouble if they lose their focus against Brazil in a World Cup qualifier today.

Brazil sit second in the South American standings, six points better off than their opponents, and Farias is aware his team can not afford lapses in concentration if they are to overcome the five-time world champions.

"We are not going to run Brazil over because that would be suicide," said Farias.

"To beat Brazil we have to play with character and equilibrium. Being hosts is not reason enough to lose our balance."

Striker Giancarlo Maldonado is hoping the fans at the San Cristobal stadium can help their team spring a surprise on Sunday.

"It is a very hard match for us," he said. "We have been watching videos and trying to take advantage of their defensive problems.

"I hope the fans will join us as our 12th man."

Venezuela already know what it takes to beat Brazil having defeated the Selecao for the first time in their history in an international friendly in June.

But Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva is confident his team can make amends for that result.

"That match left us with a bitter taste, but now it's different," he said. "In that game, we were all playing after our holidays and were out of form."

Yet defensive midfielder Josue warned they can not drop their guard against the hosts.

"Venezuela have grown a lot in recent years," said Josue.

"They will do their best to impose their pace and I think that is something we have to respect."

Lee Keun-ho scored twice as South Korea warmed up for the crucial World Cup Qualifying fixture with the United Arab Emirates with a 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Suwon.

Lee netted twice in the second half after Ki Sungyoung's third-minute opener as the first match of Uzbekistan coach Mirdjalal Kasimov's reign ended in defeat.

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CONFIDENT: Brazil's Gilberto Silva