GAME OF THE DAY --> Brazil vs. Mexico
Thursday, 28 June 07, 06:23 AM
I had expectations that Brazil would win this game but I knew Mexico would play a lot better than they played in the Gold Cup. They always play better against
Brazil and Argentina but I just thought the young brazilian team could put on a better spectacle.
During the first minutes of the game the teams studied each other and it took 20 minutes until Mexico got closer to Brazil's goal and when they did...
A fantatisc, a genius play by Castillo opened the score!!! He put the ball over a brazilian defender and before it hit the ground he kicked it into the net. One of those magical soccer
moments.
Brazil got totally lost after Mexico's goal and to make things worse, Doni - the goalkeeper who should not be part of this team (I don't know why Roma got that guy) - watched a curvy but low ball
fly over the wall and hit the end of the net in a free kick taken by Morales, and that was only after 27 minutes into the first half. Mexico 2 X 0 Brazil.
The rest of the first half can be summarized with the sound of the mexican supporter singing "ole" to an excellent ball control from their team and an appatic Brazil.
End of first half: Mexico 2 X 0 Brazil
The second half was a totally different game: Brazil brought in two almost unknown players to many people: Afonso and Anderson.
Robinho moved to the midfield and started to create very dangerous plays with short passes, one-twos, and good crossings but the attack would always stop in the hands of the inspired goalkeeper
Ochoa, the strong mexican defense or the bad luck of its own forwards.
End of story:
* Brazil seemed like suffering from World Cup recurring virus: a bunch of talented players who can't complete passes, who can't create plays and only decide to play with passion after suffering one
or two goals... WAKE UP BRAZIL!!!
*Mexico was able to overcome the exhaustion of playing the Gold Cup and didn't allow Robinho to perform. Also was able to create good plays and keep the ball under its control for most of the game.
Rafa Marquez and Ochoa showed a lot of talent in what they do: defend... ARRIBA MEXICO!!!
In time: Mexico could have scored at least 2 more goals that would possibly shred Brazil's morale for next game but Castillo and Bravo missed two incredible chances
in excellent counter-attacks.
Tomorrows Game --> USA vs. Argentina ...
my prediction: well, my crystal ball hasn't been accurate but I'd risk to say Argentina will sweep USA ... 4 X
1
Hasta Mañana
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I think Memo Ochoa deserves a lot of credit; he had a terrific evening and Nery Castillo and Fernando Arce played a very good match. I was also very impressed with Chile's Humberto Suazo who could've had a hat trick against Ecuador. Los Rayados signed a very good player.
do not forget, Brazil scored a goal at the beggining which was called as an offside, while it was NOT.. watch the repeat. anyhow, that would have turned the match around 180 degrees, this is not an excuse, but the referees got it wrong this time. Brazil will still make up and it will be a very good game against chili, cuz brazil will play ONLY to win, and we saw how chili has amazing youngsters. CANNOT WAIT :)
very good post!
"Brazil got totally lost after Mexico's goal and to make things worse, Doni - the goalkeeper who should not be part of this team".... this is the resume of the game....dunga's fault!
but between helton and doni who would you pick? i think helton is terrible!
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At 85', I had the impressiona Brazil could play Mexico for at least two hours more and still wold not be able to score. Whar an evening
Excelent summary, I like the way you think. I am a MEXICO! fan but I give credit where credit is due. I thought we would loose to Brazil, specially after the second half when Mexico retreated to playing defense only, that sucked. In Copa De Oro Mexico should not have advanced..... how they did playing so horribly I will never understand. New team without the supposed "STARS" (has beens) we'll hope it goes better for them GOOD LUCK!!!!