subject: Gianni Truvianni's "South Africa 2010", Brazil And Portugal Play To A Scoreless Draw [print this page] Gianni Truvianni's "South Africa 2010", Brazil And Portugal Play To A Scoreless Draw
Today, Portugal and Brazil played to a draw in a match which was not as blatant a set up as was the infamous Austria Vs Germany of 82 yet it was easy to tell that these two teams went at each other like those which perhaps wanted to win but not at the cost of using up too much energy. As for the match, itself it did provide some interesting moments but none which would make it one to be remembered apart from it being the first in which these two sides have met since their more memorable encounter of England 66. It being back then that Portugal was able to defeat their former colony by 3-1 and earn passage in to the quarterfinals. Brazil however in contrast to 66 will go on to the next round where they could face either Chile, Spain or perhaps even Switzerland; depending on what happens in this evenings matches.
Portugal, for its part will also have to wait to find out who their next rivals will be yet if one thing can be said for them, is that they have moved up to the level; not only where qualifying to the world cup has become automatic but to the point where they are becoming a threat to win almost any tournament they enter. This factor being one of tremendous importance to a nation like Portugal which despite having had greats the likes Eusebio and Figo as well as clubs like Benfica and Porto (both winners of the Champions League); has yet to win as a nation either a world cup or a European championship yet now have a chance to go far in this world cup. Naturally, it is also their fans who have come to expect more from their national team then back in the days when qualifying was not something they could count on.
In conclusion, I would say that today's match though not overly exiting did allow us to see the quality and above all potential held by both these teams, who might meet each other again in this world cup yet in not so friendly circumstances that neither would sacrifice all for a win over the other.
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