The 'Superclásico' that lasted more than four hours

Brazil v Argentina is never just another game, whether it be a friendly or not. The so-called 'superclásico' is a game that has the entire continent of South America transfixed in front of the TV, waiting to see who will emerge victorious. Above all, it's a game that no one wants to lose.

In Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night the two sides faced off once again, with Brazil claiming the bragging rights thanks to Joao Miranda's late headed goal against a depleted Argentina side which was missing the likes of Lionel Mesis, Gonzalo higuain and Angel Di Maria.

There were a few fiesty moments, but nothing to the level seen back in 1946, when the two sides faced each other in the final game of that year's Copa América, meaning that whoever won would be crowned champions.

In the 28th minute, Jair clattered Salomón with a frankly awful challenge, sparking a series of brawls as the pitch turned into a battle ground. The police intervened, taking the side of the Argentines.

Such was Brazil's fury with the situation that the 'Seleçao' did not want to return to the pitch after the game was temporarily halted, but they eventually took to the field once again an hour later after being given guarantees that the police would not step in again. More than four hours later, the game ended in a 2-0 victory for the Argentines.