Brazil will not sell just the game against Portugal in Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban,Despite having escaped to the round of 16 large, Brazil still has prestige. Portugal's victory will make Samba-Brazilian nickname achieve perfect in the group.Moreover, Brazil wants to maintain the positive trend. Graph of their performance continues to climb. After winning 2-1 over North Korea thin, Brazil convincing 3-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Well, the victory over Portugal which is one of the axis of the European soccer power would mengatrol penggawa confidence of Samba.
"Until the second match against Côte d'Ivoire (21 / 6), there are still some errors that need to be addressed. Well, we needed this game for evaluation. That way, we can continue to improve strength throughout this tournament," said Lucio, the captain of Brazil, as Reuters quoted.
On the other hand, a draw will suffice to bring Portugal into the second half. Because, they have a fantastic productivity goals (7-0). So, as long as Ivory Coast won by a margin of no more than nine goals on North Korea, Portugal will be swayed.
"I think Brazil will not appear mediocre. Likewise, Portugal. Instead, we will feature an entertaining spectacle of the world. I believe that Brazil and Portugal would successfully bring more fans to watch football instead focus vuvuzela blowing," said Carlos Quieroz, coach Portugal, as cited by the Associated Press.
If both show an all-out, this would be a very interesting duel. Because, they are equally beautiful soccer-style entertaining. Portugal even got its nickname of Brazilian-style game of Europe because of similarities between them. Moreover, many Brazilian born player, who plays for Portugal.
In addition, there is a very strong rivalry between the former colonizer and colony area was. Finally, the Portuguese were slaughtered 2-6 by Brazil in the trial match in Brasilia two years ago.
"That was our biggest defeat, and now we have a chance to beat them in a more prestigious level. We want to pass to the big 16 with a victory over Brazil. It's just a regular game to be won," said Tiago, Portugal midfielder, told AFP.
Brazilian Kaka who got lost when the red card against Ivory Coast. Brazil coach Dunga not yet announced a replacement Kaka. However, he's probably going to change the scheme for adjusting the current state. One option is to lower the classic 4-4-2 formation with Julio Baptista and Gilberto Silva in the center midfield. (Na/c8/ca)
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Estimates Players
Portugal (4-3-3): 1-Eduardo (g); 13-Miguel, 6-Carvalho, 2-Bruno Alves, 23-Coentrao; 19-Tiago, 8-Pedro Mendes, a 16-Meireles, a 7-Ronaldo, 11-Simao, 18-Almeida
Coach: Carlos Quieroz
Brazil (4-4-2): 1-Julio Cesar (g); 2-Maicon, 3-Lucio, 4-Juan, 6-Bastos; 13-Dani Alves, 8-Gilberto Silva, 19-Baptista, 5-Felipe Melo; 9-Fabiano, 11-Robinho
Coach: Carlos Dunga
On Paper
Of the 18 meetings, Brazil won 12 times for Portugal. But, mostly gained in the cage. When three times to play at a neutral venue, Portugal won twice.
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