Well, the Brazil-Japan match is already a surprise.
Are there enough Brazilians to save the match for a draw? Or maybe they'll turn it around?
The Japanese are on the side of the Argentines. So far, it looks like the Argentina-Brazil match won't happen either.
Are there enough Brazilians to save the match for a draw? Or maybe they'll turn it around?
The Japanese are on the side of the Argentines. So far, it looks like the Argentina-Brazil match won't happen either.
Playing against 11 cowardly Japanese players who won't leave their defense is really tough. What exactly did you see in Japan that was so impressive? I still don't get it. Is that what football is to you—11 cowardly players sitting in defense and just playing for that one lucky chance?RENEY444 said:
Japan played some bold soccer till Brazil tied it up . Perhaps they lost their courage then . And cowardly ? Plenty of squads , both domestic and international, pack the penalty box nowadays .That's not new .RENEY444 said:
My dear English friend, you’re absolutely right: for you lot — who invented football, fair play, and also afternoon tea — that Japanese defensive masterclass was pure genius. But for us Brazilians, it’s like they walked onto the pitch in suits and ties, carrying a bloody Excel spreadsheet.Oxinthewater said:
Here in Brazil, 'pragmatic football' is almost a swear word. We don’t just support our team — we suffer for it. If our boys don’t attempt at least three rabonas, one bicycle kick, and a dribble that ends up embarrassing themselves, the crowd will be calling for the manager’s head in the town square. Our favourite tactical formation is 'let Neymar figure it out', and our defence is more of a suggestion than an actual commitment.
So yes, to me, watching a team that refuses to attack is like watching an action film with no explosions — technically correct, but emotionally devastating. Still, I respect your pragmatic view… after all, you’re the people who turned queueing into an Olympic sport.
Wow Debi, thats amazing for you guys. I hope you both enjoy the game, but especially your husband, as that will mean England have put on a good performance and got through.Debi said:
I think its more likely to be a bit more of the same though with DR Congo defending and England struggling a bit⚽
Brazil had emotions against Japan. After a first half in which they had possession but failed to create much danger at the Japanese goal and even went into the break trailing, Ancelotti's boys demonstrated their superior value in the second half and turned the score around, winning 2-1 in the end and qualifying for the round of 16.
