 More importantly, Fluminense managed a historic victory in the 2007 Copa do Brasil, winning the prestigious trophy for the first time.Silva played a decisive part in the victory; he started in every match, and scored the opening goal in the quarter-final, as well as the equalising goal in the semi-final.Silva's form through the season led him to be selected into Brazilian national team manager Dunga's preliminary squad for the 2007 Copa América.