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Originally Posted by Addick
It was by no means a fantastic match! Brazil vs. Korea was fantastic, this was a sub-par performance by Brazil in a game that didn’t flow. Like Rico said, although they had a few chances in the second half they didn't treat them like how the Brazilians are known to. Rico found the right words when talking about Brazil in the second half, they slightly stepped up their game but they were rushed. I think the pressure really got to them today. They haven't been playing very well for the whole tournament but they were especially poor tonight, in what was a game they needed to win.
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Brazil and Korea was dull because Koreans can't put 2 passes together and can't finish and the result was never in doubt. Probably would have been 5-0 if not for the late rush at the end. The US played miles better than Korea did and the game was suspense full and in doubt right to the end. How can you say it didn't flow, the match hardly stopped.. it was attack after attack, counter after counter.
You can't just look at it at a Brazillian point of view only. A match isn't good or bad just because BRAZIL plays good or bad. Teams in the world now know that you can't let Brazil dance around and make plays. You have to pressure them and kick them hard. That's why Brazil is now struggling at all levels.
You have to give the US credit, they showed alot of speed and nice touches and counterattacks. They have scored NINE goals.. you dont do that playing 'ugly-soccer' as you call it. They didn't 'dump-and chase' at all. Some of the touches by Adu and Zizzo were world class. They are a force in this tournament.
I thought it was a great match that never had a dull moment. Best of the tournament so far.