USA vs. Brazil preview
The U.S. plays Brazil tomorrow morning at 9:30am EST.
I strongly suggest everyone watch the telecast on ESPN2.
Let’s face it, Brazil is and always has been a world power in soccer. I love hearing pundits talk about Brazil not being as good as they once were, yet they are still considered to be one of the top 3 or 4 teams in the world. Yes, they aren’t the absolutely best team right now. Spain probably holds that title, but Brazil is in the equation, they always are.
Brazil’s defense has some weaknesses, as seen by their first game against Egypt, but they can still score plenty of goals, and if they hit their stride and everything starts clicking, they are virtually unbeatable.
I’d like to say this will be a high scoring game, much like the 4-3 match Brazil had against Egpyt. Unfortunately, I just don’t put a lot of stock in the U.S. team’s ability to score in the run of play. I fear it’s going to take a set piece, or a corner, or another PK to get a goal against Brazil. My prediction is another 3-1 defeat, but if the U.S. plays like they did against Italy, then I’ll be ok with that result. They need to show me they can play. I’d love to see them eek out a gritty result, maybe a 1-1 draw. But, I don’t see that happening.
Watch out for Kaka and Robinho for the Brazillian side. As for the U.S. Michael Bradley will need to have a BIG game, as will Landon Donovan. I’d like to see Jozy Altidore find the score sheet in the run of play, but that will take big games from the midfield players to see happen.
Either way, I’m looking forward to it!
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