South Africa (25 June 2010) – With only bragging rights to play for, Portugal and Brazil battle it out today for the right to enter the last 16 as Group G winners.
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Brazil are already guaranteed a place in the knockout stages, while Portugal is almost there unless there’s a freak of a result in the Group G matches, ie. Portugal losing to Brazil, and Ivory Coast winning North Korea by a big margin.
Brazil are in a league of their own, seeing off North Korea 2-1 and Ivory Coast 3-1. Although many would like to see Brazil show off more of their silky skills, Coach Dunga has opted to be practical and has enforced tactical discipline in every department of this Brazilian side.
Portugal, on the other hand, needed a wake up call in the form of a 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast to get their world cup campaign back on track. The 7-0 mauling of North Korea has all but ensured their passage into the knockout stages.
Carlos Queiroz will be confident that his side can build on the 7-0 demolition of North Korea and progress much further than the last 16.
As important as playmaker Kaka can be, his presence in this match is inconsequential as Brazil has already qualified. Having to serve a one match suspension for the sending off against Ivory Coast, this could actually work in Brazil’s favor as he will be fresh should Brazil progress to the quarterfinals.
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