Shit happens !!! And in case you are looking for proof - today’s Brazil vs. France match epitomized the ‘adage’ to the fullest. Brazil, the world champions for five consecutive years, could not make it to the semi-finals, and were brutally dominated by France throughout the quarter-final match. France had the perfect strategy up their sleeve - being a strongly defending team, they scored an early goal (Full credit to Zidane and Henry) and then kept Brazil at bay for the rest of the match. Brazil lost 1-0.
It was the worst of the times … 4 yellow cards for Brazil … half-hearted attempts at getting the ball into the nets … Kaka, Ronaldinho, Adriano - all lacklusture performances.
It was the best of the times … France were superb on the field … Henry, Patrick Vieira, Franck Ribery and Florent Malouda were a pleasure to watch … Zidane’s superb touches and virtuosi control.
I was supporting Brazil since the very start of the world cup, and I know another person who would be extremely disappoinated with this loss. Anyways, Portugal beating England was a welcome change and I loved that match. Somehow, I always have a thing about siding with the underdogs - for the simple reason that the passion to succeed is greater than the drive to defend.
Coming back to Brazil vs. France match, the winning team made it obvious that they were not easily intimidated. I would just wait for the next world cup, hoping that Brazil sports a mix of new and old “fit” players, who are not only innovative on field but also ready to experiment. The textbook techniques of playing football are not going to work for Brazil. They completely lacked the fast-passing and attacking manouvers in the game today.
One can only point out the mistakes and rue about them in disappointment. Whatever teams go into the semi-finals now, this World Cup will not be the same without Brazil.
I was also with Brazil this World Cup but I have to say the best team on the pitch won and that was France although the tournament now looks more like Euro-Cup more than anything else.
Hey Bruce … so which team are you supporting now? France or Germany?
Hey Gags,
I think Zizou had a screamer. He’s a magician with the ball. How he skipped pass 3 Brazilian tackle’s & still emerged with the ball is beyond me. France have had a tough time reaching the quarters as compared to Brazil. They’re hitting form at just the right time & should start favourites against the Portugese.
Yupp !! Even I loved Zidane\’s game in the match against Brazil. He has some awesome tricks up his sleeve, and the way he dabbles the ball is amazing. I am sure that the France - Portugal match is going to be fun. Even though I would love to see Portugal winning the game for the only reason that they are the underdogs here, yet both the teams will battle it out to their best. It is going to be a match not worth missing at all.
that’s true … but Brazil always seemed overconfident … that was probably their downfall … and then again there just are days when nothing goes ur way … like for Portugal (who I’ve been rooting for from the beginning) … they played their heart out vs France … and yet, simply couldn’t get one into the net … I was just disheartened to see that man …
hope they defeat Germany tonight …
Yupp … I was backing Portugal as well. It would be tough to take sides in today’s match, as I had been backing both teams. May the best team win. Amen !!!