FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa

[Saturn Beaver]

Yeah, an expected win for Brazil, a thorough 3-0 victory...Chile wasn't playing that bad, but they're just outclassed. Brazil reminded us why they're the favorite again, and got their deserved victory. Today is more or less a predictable day, but it's Brazil who looks to be the more dangerous side for the quarter finals.

[Flo]

And it's gg Chile...see you guys 4 years later

[Revenger1589]

Originally Posted by Saturn Beaver

Yeah, an expected win for Brazil, a thorough 3-0 victory...Chile wasn't playing that bad, but they're just outclassed. Brazil reminded us why they're the favorite again, and got their deserved victory. Today is more or less a predictable day, but it's Brazil who looks to be the more dangerous side for the quarter finals.

I wouldn't say they played badly, but they played like Bielsa always likes to, fast and frenetic. He's a great manager, but he just can't accept that you can't do that against a team like Brazil. Same thing happened with Spain.

[Lord of Fire]

Originally Posted by Saturn Beaver

2-0 for Brazil, they finally shows why they're the favorites in this tournament. Netherlands is going to be in problem later...

If that's your way of saying that we're doomed, I can't help but agree with you.

Out of all the times we faced Brazil, I think only once or twice did we win from them.

[TinyRedLeaf]

Originally Posted by Elo the Blue

Brazil's full-backs will have to be disciplined against the Netherlands though since they love attacking down the flanks with Kuyt and Robben.

If you've watched the post-game analysis, I don't think there's any doubt that Brazil are anything but disciplined in their back-line. Just as this year's Germany are a different team, so is this season's Brazil.

It's not really "samba" football any more, but I'll be damned if Brazil aren't the very definition of beautiful football. Hats off to the South Americans. What do they eat down there? Lots of beef? Oh wait, maybe that's Argentina.

If it really does come down to an all-South American final, I'm definitely supporting Brazil.

[AnimeFangirl]

Holland vs. Brazil is going to be fun to watch. My money's on Brazil, though.

[Elo the Blue]

Originally Posted by TinyRedLeaf

If you've watched the post-game analysis, I don't think there's any doubt that Brazil are anything but disciplined in their back-line. Just as this year's Germany are a different team, so is this season's Brazil.

It's not really "samba" football any more, but I'll be damned if Brazil aren't the very definition of beautiful football. Hats off to the South Americans. What do they eat down there? Lots of beef? Oh wait, maybe that's Argentina.

If it really does come down to an all-South American final, I'm definitely supporting Brazil.

I'm not saying Brazil's back four isn't disciplined. However, the surging runs by Maicon/Alves, Bastos and even Lucio can't be as frequent against the Netherlands because they have the horses to launch quality counterattacks.

[Daniel E.]

Originally Posted by Revenger1589

It's not really related to El Chavo, but that show is incredible popular here and people love to add that quote to everything, so it was inevitable for such an obvious offside goal against Mexico.

Bit late to this, but lol, second time I see a El Chavo reference on this forum.

[CuXe]

Brazil much like Argentina has good strikers but their middle and defense seems rather week... Really bad thing if they go up against Germany....well the first to be tested out will be ARG ... thats gonna be one hell of a match

[kk2extreme]

I am putting my money on Japan tomorrow

[ClockWorkAngel]

If the Argentinians aren't careful the German team will show them what the word "counter-attack" means! Go-go Germany! Show them the power of youth!

[Elo the Blue]

Originally Posted by CuXe

Brazil much like Argentina has good strikers but their middle and defense seems rather week... Really bad thing if they go up against Germany....well the first to be tested out will be ARG ... thats gonna be one hell of a match

How are Gilberto, Melo/Ramires and the back four weak?

[ApostleOfGod]

Messi vs Germany soon

gonna be Brazil vs Messi in the finals

[KiNA]

Hah.. as expected, Ol Red Nose's curse are still strong.. No more ManU players past quarter final..

[CuXe]

Originally Posted by Elo the Blue

How are Gilberto, Melo/Ramires and the back four weak?

Let me put it this way.... out of the 3 you mentioned the one making miracles during the last game was Heinze.....unless he has a nickname I don't know about...

[Elo the Blue]

Originally Posted by CuXe

Let me put it this way.... out of the 3 you mentioned the one making miracles during the last game was Heinze.....unless he has a nickname I don't know about...

My mistake. I read your sentence wrong and thought you meant Brazil's mid-field and back four was weak.

I agree with you Argentina aren't great defending.

[Blaat]

I fully expect Spain to win tonight, Portuguese defence won't be able to hold David Villa. The Paraguay Japan match is harder to predict, hoping for a Japan win though.

[Elo the Blue]

Originally Posted by Blaat

I fully expect Spain to win tonight, Portuguese defence won't be able to hold David Villa. The Paraguay Japan match is harder to predict, hoping for a Japan win though.

Me too. Keisuke Honda has truly been revelation so far.

[Tsuyoshi]

Originally Posted by Elo the Blue

Me too. Keisuke Honda has truly been revelation so far.

Kawashima's been pretty amazing as well imo.

[Lilith]

Japan, banzaaai~ If not a win, then at least an honorobale defeat.

And if you spot the marshmellow-men, share with us.