nedved9 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I was watching their match against Greece and it was not even close they schooled them. I was wondering can they be beaten. the only nation I can see that can beat them right now is Argentina. and that is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 quote:Originally posted by nedved9 I was watching their match against Greece and it was not even close they schooled them. I was wondering can they be beaten. the only nation I can see that can beat them right now is Argentina. and that is it. I think both England and France could beat them since the World Cup is in Europe. I wouldn't bet on it, but could happen. As for Germany, I don't see it. I know hosting a World Cup is a huge advantage, but they'll be totally outclassed by Brasil on any pitch, right from the forward-line to the 'keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Well, I'll answer your question. YES. Argentina took them to school last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Track down some archives from 1950 and come back with that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villus Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Brasil's talent base is just sick and they are look like a well oiled machine, can they be beaten of course but I dont think England are at the top of the list for teams that can beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footyfanatic01 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Yes they do have a good talent base, but I doubt they'll be able to mold the likes of Ronaldinho, Kaka, Adriano, Robinho into one team. They need to play Gilberto to add some structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I'm betting my house on the Portuguese in the Euro 2004 final. Look at their team compared to the Greeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Asking if "Brazil can be beaten?" after they beat Greece 3-0, is akin to asking if "Canada can be beaten?" after they beat Greece 3-0 in hockey. The first and third goal were as perfect shots as they get. I had the same chance of stopping those as any goalie in the world. Besides, the third goal (the free kick) was a bs call. The second goal the defence was sleeping, and would never had happened had Dellas been there. I don't know what game you were watching, but it was what was expected, Brazil playing by themselves and the Greeks standing there and watching. It doesn't make a difference how many times Ronaldhino passes the ball to himself, it doesn't make him a great player. Actually, I think you were watching the same game as the play-by-play guy cause I don't know what he was watching. Ronaldhino or whatever the hell his name is, beat a Greek defender twice in the whole game. Every other time he was stopped. The Brazilians were taking shots from 30 yards out. And this with two Greek defenders missing, and a striker with a broken hand. I was praying Brazil would show some mercy and score no more than 6 goals. They looked pretty beatable actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montry Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Mexico can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amacpher Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Elias It doesn't make a difference how many times Ronaldhino passes the ball to himself, it doesn't make him a great player. If you don't think he's a great player, you're in denial. [)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argh1 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Montry Mexico can I can't remember was that the 19th or 20th game now that Mexico has played and not tasted defeat? I'm sure it's now 19 on the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Brazil looked stale with no variantion in attack. It could have been 2-0 Mexico if in the penalty Mexico would have used three different players instead of sticking with Borgetti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 quote:Originally posted by amacpher If you don't think he's a great player, you're in denial. [)] Ronaldinho often disappears from matches. This year he had a mediocre first half of the season and Eto'o and Deco picked up the slack. Then he got on form in the last few months. For all that, his normal midfield passing game is often very slack, which is covered up by the fact that occasionally he does something amazing. But I'd say he is tired, and the word is that he is constantly playing hurt, he has real ankle problems and there was a report a few days ago that his lower back is hurting him as well. If he is not physically 100% it is likely that his game will fall off a lot. In any case, someone else at Brazil should do the nuts and bolts midfield work, and someone else should be putting in the goals. All power to Mexico for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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