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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
Call me crazy, but I'm not convinced Brazil is going to get full points. Portugal or Ivory Coast could hold them to a draw. You never know. I'm just not ready to give Brazil all 9 points.
Portugal v Ivory Coast will easily be the match of the tournament in the first set of matches for each team. Nervous, but excited.
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Either way having Drogba for even just one match is important.
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Originally Posted by Locke
I doubt Brazil goes 3-0, they tend to start off slow, I dont think its going to matter though, I'll be shocked if they win that group, but knowing Brazil, I doubt they care, they'll almost certainly be in the next round.
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I can't remember Brazil ever starting slow. They usually get 9 points and top the group. Of course they usually get piss-poor easy groups like both Australia and Japan in 2006 or both China and Costa Rica in 2002.
I can't recall Brazil not finishing first in their group. Might have to go all the way back to 1966 when Pele got kicked to shreds.
Unlike Italy who often lose a game and get into the 2nd round on goal difference or something.