From the stage rotated Club World Cup, the party or the final peak is always bringing representatives of South America and Europe. Well, that tradition is predicted to stay awake in the arena FIFA Club World Cup 2009.Some observers say this year's final will bring together Estudiantes (Libertadores winners) against Barcelona. Prediction was not exaggeration. Because the two clubs from the two poles of these soccer powers have the capital to reach the final.
But, that prediction could be missed. This occurs when Estudiantes failed to pass obstacles in the Pohang Steelers in the semi-final action Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium tonight.
Estudiantes faction would not conceited. However, Juan Sebastián Verón et al did not dismiss that their ambition is to become the champion in the arena. Because of that, they purposely came early to quickly adapt to conditions in Abu Dhabi.
"Whoever our opponents will face, we are ready to win. But now we must focus on the semi-final win," said Rodrigo brána, Estudiantes midfielder to Java Pos.
Although the level of competition comes from a better, Estudiantes did not underestimate the Pohang. South Korean club (South Korea) is known to have high fighting power when fighting in the field. They are also ambitious to turn the final party tradition that always brings representatives of Europe and South America.
Pohang advanced to the semi-finals after the African representatives lowered TP Mazembe 2-1 (11/12). "Pohang must be wary of. We watched the live broadcast of their fight against Mazembe," said brána.
But, Estudiantes had a great reputation in the Club World Cup. In addition, traditionally, the clubs from South America was always able to penetrate the top of the party. In fact, three of whom became champions. Namely, Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Internacional.
Estudiantes had three times to participate in the Intercontinental Cup. They never menjuarainya on 1968 edition. Incidentally, the decisive victory is Juan Ramón Verón, father of Estudiantes captain Juan Sebastián Verón.
Moreover, the Estudiantes players are now experienced a series of reinforced. Among other things, striker Mauro Boselli, 24. Though still young, he has the experience to appear in Club World Cup 2007 edition in Japan. At that time, he defended Boca Juniors.
When faced Pohang, Alejandro Sabella tactician Estudiantes have enough players options. Moreover, they can use the power of Jose Ernesto Sosa pulled from Bayern Munich to the status of the loan. Only, they should lose the sick Jeronimo Neumann.
On the other hand, Pohang admitted that Estudiantes including a difficult team to beat. "We're only about 90 minutes apart from the top of the party. This is the best opportunity that is not necessarily going to come again. If the players show such spirit against Mazembe, I believe this team will be successful," koar Sergio Farias, the coach Pohang
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