World Cup favorites Brazil are massive favorites against North Korea and rightly so. This game will be about more than the big scoring, it will tell us plenty about what to expect from Brazil in South Africa.
Take it to the bank
Sports Interaction has Brazil at -1250 to win this game and it?s easy to see why. The five time World Cup winners have an abundance of talent all over the park. While Kaka is the standout name, he won?t be the only one to watch on Tuesday. The system deployed by Dunga allows Brazil to shift from a strict defensive unit to one of the most explosive offenses in the modern game with just a couple of passes.
While Brazilian teams of the past were heavily reliant on attacking flair, this squad is loaded with legitimate talent at the back like Champions League winner Lucio. His Inter Milan team mate Julio Cesar is the most respected Brazilian goalkeeper in decades. This is a Brazil team which will concede few goals and don?t expect North Korea to breakthrough. When they do attack, Brazil present a focused and fast unit. The attack is structured to create chances for Luis Fabiano above all others. With this in mind back Luis Fabiano at -189 to score at anytime and +333 to be the first scorer with Sports Interaction.
A good test
Unlike other slam dunk opponents, like New Zealand or Algeria, North Korea present the kind of game which can teach us a lot about what to expect from Brazil in this World Cup. I expect Brazil to score plenty in this game but how they manage to break down the ultra-conservative defense of North Korea will be the story of the game. While long range goals can come from anywhere, Brazil will need to show their system can create chances closer to the goal. From what I?ve seen that shouldn?t be an issue and Brazil should light up the scoreboard on Tuesday.
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We?ll also learn plenty about the Brazilian defense in this game. North Korea?s two finest players are captain Hong Yong-Jo and striker Jong Tae-Se. The latter has proven a potent goal threat in warm up games. While neither has top level experience, the Korean front duo have shown the ability to exploit defensive failings. If Jong Tae-Se finds himself regularly in the right position to move in on goal we should be worried about this Brazilian back four. If he the striker is held in check for the full 90 minutes it will prove a positive sign for the latter stages.
Take in the culture
Don?t let the vuvuzelas get in the way of enjoying the kind of unique occasion that only the World Cup can create. This is a game which has a Soccer mad nation with five World Cup titles to its credit taking on a team on the big stage for only the second time ever from a nation where the strict government won?t even allow the games to be broadcast. This will be a clash of styles and cultures, making it compelling viewing.
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Take it to the bank
Sports Interaction has Brazil at -1250 to win this game and it?s easy to see why. The five time World Cup winners have an abundance of talent all over the park. While Kaka is the standout name, he won?t be the only one to watch on Tuesday. The system deployed by Dunga allows Brazil to shift from a strict defensive unit to one of the most explosive offenses in the modern game with just a couple of passes.
While Brazilian teams of the past were heavily reliant on attacking flair, this squad is loaded with legitimate talent at the back like Champions League winner Lucio. His Inter Milan team mate Julio Cesar is the most respected Brazilian goalkeeper in decades. This is a Brazil team which will concede few goals and don?t expect North Korea to breakthrough. When they do attack, Brazil present a focused and fast unit. The attack is structured to create chances for Luis Fabiano above all others. With this in mind back Luis Fabiano at -189 to score at anytime and +333 to be the first scorer with Sports Interaction.
A good test
Unlike other slam dunk opponents, like New Zealand or Algeria, North Korea present the kind of game which can teach us a lot about what to expect from Brazil in this World Cup. I expect Brazil to score plenty in this game but how they manage to break down the ultra-conservative defense of North Korea will be the story of the game. While long range goals can come from anywhere, Brazil will need to show their system can create chances closer to the goal. From what I?ve seen that shouldn?t be an issue and Brazil should light up the scoreboard on Tuesday.
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We?ll also learn plenty about the Brazilian defense in this game. North Korea?s two finest players are captain Hong Yong-Jo and striker Jong Tae-Se. The latter has proven a potent goal threat in warm up games. While neither has top level experience, the Korean front duo have shown the ability to exploit defensive failings. If Jong Tae-Se finds himself regularly in the right position to move in on goal we should be worried about this Brazilian back four. If he the striker is held in check for the full 90 minutes it will prove a positive sign for the latter stages.
Take in the culture
Don?t let the vuvuzelas get in the way of enjoying the kind of unique occasion that only the World Cup can create. This is a game which has a Soccer mad nation with five World Cup titles to its credit taking on a team on the big stage for only the second time ever from a nation where the strict government won?t even allow the games to be broadcast. This will be a clash of styles and cultures, making it compelling viewing.
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