WORLD CUP ’94 DAILY REPORT : Brazil Routs Honduras in Tuneup, 8-2

Romario scored three goals and Bebeto had two Wednesday night, sending Brazil to an 8-2 rout over Honduras in a World Cup tuneup at San Diego.

Dunga, Cafu and Rai also scored for the three-time world champions against overmatched Honduras, which failed to qualify for the upcoming tournament.

Brazil opens World Cup play against Russia on June 20 at Palo Alto.

Before a crowd of 21,322 at Jack Murphy Stadium, Romario scored in the first minute on a shot from atop the goalie’s box off a pass from Bebeto. He scored again in the 32nd minute on a pass in front from Dunga.

Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira removed Romario after his third goal, in the 60th minute.

Bebeto gave the Brazilians a 3-0 halftime lead by scoring off a direct free kick in the 38th minute. Luis Calix pulled Honduras within 3-1 on a header from in front in the 53rd minute off a pass by Milton Nunez.