gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Group A If history is anything to go by, then the home fans should enjoy watching Luiz Felipe Scolari’s charges in the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in Sao Paulo, Fortaleza and Brasilia. A Seleção have a good record against all three opponents, although one of them has caused problems of late. Brazil have played all three sides in past World Cups. The Opening Match in 2014 against Croatia is a repeat of Brazil’s first game in 2006, in Germany. On that occasion Kaka’s goal gave victory to the Pentacampeões, who also have fond memories of Cameroon. In the United States, in 1994, goals from Romario, Bebeto and Marcio Santos saw Brazil overcome the Africans 3-0 and book their place in the knockout stage of a tournament that would end with Dunga hoisting the trophy aloft. As for Mexico, it will be the fourth time the two nations have met each other in World Cup history. The record so far shows three Brazilian victories with 11 goals scored and none conceded. The last time they met, in 1962, A Seleção also ended up champions. While Brazil have a positive record against Mexico in World Cups, the host country would do well to heed the lessons provided by a recent series of frustrating defeats at other tournaments. Brazil have lost no less than four finals against El Tri: the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2012 Olympic Football Tournament in London, and two CONCACAF Gold Cups, in 1996 and 2003. That’s not to mention lower age groups where Mexico were also Brazil’s nemesis in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru, and as recently as October, in the quarter-finals of the U-17 World Cup UAE 2013. The teams Morale among the four squads is very different. Brazil are brimming with confidence after winning the FIFA Confederations Cup in the summer, while Mexico have had a torrid time recently. La Verde changed their coach twice in three months and a qualifying spot from the CONCACAF region almost escaped them. A play-off was needed to book their place in Brazil, with Miguel Herrera in charge. Croatia also required a play-off to qualify, and like Mexico appointed a new coach before the do-or-die encounter. With Niko Kovac in the dugout, Croatia drew 0-0 in Iceland and beat the Nordic team in the home leg, in Zagreb. Cameroon confirmed their place with a thumping 4-1 win in front of their own fans, following a goalless draw in Tunisia in the first match. Ones to watch Neymar (BRA), Fred (BRA), Thiago Silva (BRA), Oribe Peralta (MEX), Raul Jimenez (MEX), Samuel Eto’o (CAM), Alexandre Song (CAM), Mario Mandzukic (CRO) and Luka Modric (CRO). The big match Mexico-Croatia: With Brazil favourites to prevail in Group A, the Mexicans and Croatians are likely to have a decisive battle in the final round of matches on 23 June, in Recife. The game pits together two teams who struggled through qualifying, changed their coaches, but who are known for playing attacking football that is pleasing on the eye. Blast from the past Brazil 1-0 Croatia, 13 June 2006, Berlin Reigning world champions Brazil ran out at the Olympiastadion set on defending their title. In a close-fought match Kaka’s special talent proved the difference. The attacking midfielder struck a fine long-range effort into the net on the stroke of half time, which proved the winner. Croatia’s current coach Niko Kovac does not have happy memories of the game, as he limped off injured in the first half. Did you know? Since the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Brazil have only ever needed two matches to guarantee their place in the knockout phase. The last time A Seleção needed three games to qualify was in 1978, in Argentina, when a Roberto Dinamite goal defeated Austria to send them through. The number 38 – the number of times Brazil and Mexico have played each other. A Seleção have clocked up 22 victories, there have been six draws and El Tri have come out on top ten times. Mexico have scored 36 goals and conceded 71. Brazil’s significant advantage in the statistics does not reflect the recent past though, with each team winning four of the last eight encounters. Fixtures 12 June 2014 Brazil v Croatia, Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 21:00 (ITV) 13 June 2014 Mexico v Cameroon, Arena das Dunas, Natal, 17:00 (ITV) 17 June 2014 Brazil v Mexico, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, 20:00 (BBC) 18 June 2014 Cameroon v Croatia, Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 23:00 (ITV) 23 June 2014 Cameroon v Brazil, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 21:00 (ITV) 23 June 2014 Croatia v Mexico, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 21:00 (ITV) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brazil Location: South America Status: UN Member Country Capital City: Brasília Main Cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte Population: 170,000,000 Area: 8,547,404 km2 Currency: 1 real = 100 centavos Languages: Portuguese Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant National Anthem [video=youtube_share;7lc9bcN7ecQ] Kit Style & formation The flicks and tricks remain second nature, but this Brazil side is also resilient and well organised, moulded by the pragmatism of 2002 World Cup winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. They press the opposition high up the pitch, while midfielder Luiz Gustavo acts as an auxiliary third centre-back - allowing the full-backs and the likes of centre-back David Luiz to venture forward. Brazil usually adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation and are not afraid to be direct, often seeking out the flamboyant Neymar on the left with long balls from the back. Strengths: Take your pick. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has the required major tournament know-how, the players are talented and well-drilled, a passionate home crowd will surely inspire the team again, as they did at the Confederations Cup in the summer, and even the iconic yellow jerseys can intimidate the opposition. Weaknesses There aren't many, but the paucity of centre-forward options is a potential concern. First-choice Fred was injured earlier in the season and Diego Costa opted to represent Spain, so former Manchester City and Everton striker Jo could play a part. Key player Believe the hype; Neymar is pivotal to Brazil. Full of energy and deft touches, and able to dribble at incredible speed, he is the player most capable of changing a game for Luiz Felipe Scolari's side. The 22-year-old World Cup poster boy - who joined Barcelona last summer for £48.6m - appears unfazed by the public expectation, scoring 13 times in his last 16 caps. One to watch Luiz Felipe Scolari says that 21-year-old Bernard "has joy in his legs". Direct, quick, and a bundle of energy, the 5ft 5in winger made his full debut for Brazil in September and scored his first goal against Honduras in November. Once considered too small for professional football, Shakhtar Donetsk paid £21.5m for him last summer. The boss Reappointed in November 2012, World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has recovered from a poor start to his second spell in charge to shape Brazil into a side he is "100% sure… will be the champion" this summer. The 65-year-old led Portugal to the Euro 2004 final, 2006 World Cup semi-finals and last eight at Euro 2008 between his spells as Brazil boss. How they qualified As hosts. World Cup record Brazil are the only nation to have played at every World Cup, winning the competition a record five times, latterly in 2002. Fifa ranking: 4 (correct to 6 June) Squad Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Toronto FC, on loan from QPR), Jefferson (Botafogo), Victor (Atletico Mineiro). Defenders: Marcelo (Real Madrid), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Maicon (AS Roma), Maxwell, Thiago Silva (both Paris St-Germain), David Luiz (Chelsea), Dante (Bayern Munich), Henrique (Napoli). Midfielders: Paulinho (Tottenham Hotspur), Ramires, Willian, Oscar (all Chelsea), Hernanes (Inter Milan), Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Fernandinho (Manchester City). Forwards: Bernard (Shakhtar Donetsk), Neymar (Barcelona), Fred (Fluminense), Jo (Atletico Mineiro), Hulk (Zenit St Petersburg). Possible Starting 11 and Formation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cameroon Location: Africa Status: UN Member Country Capital City: Yaoundé Main Cities: Douala Population: 12,905,000 Area: 475,440 km2 Currency: 1 CFA franc = 100 centimes (no longer used) Languages: English, French, Bantu, Sudanic tribal languages Religions: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, Muslim National Anthem [video=youtube_share;dFcVaG5KdvU] Kit Prospects It is a long time since Cameroon lived up to their nickname of Indomitable Lions. They have failed to qualify for the last two Africa Cup of Nations amid player friction and discontent with Cameroon's football federation, which was briefly suspended by Fifa last July because of government interference. The national side is top-heavy with defensive midfielders but lacking in creativity, to the extent that Barcelona's Alex Song has been deployed in an unfamiliar role as playmaker. Key player Samuel Eto'o is the captain and a four-time African Footballer of the Year but it is off the field that his influence could be most telling. The Chelsea forward, 33, briefly retired from international football last September in the wake of a dispute with coach Volker Finke, and in the latest fallout with team-mates he then claimed there was a "plot" among them not to pass him the ball in the World Cup play-off against Tunisia. The boss Little-known German Volker Finke was named in May 2013 as Cameroon's seventh permanent or interim coach in four years. The 66-year-old was in charge at Freiburg for 16 years from 1991, making him the longest-serving manager in German league history. How they qualified They received a World Cup lifeline in June 2013 when Fifa awarded them a 3-0 win over Togo, who had fielded a suspended player. Cameroon had lost the match 2-0 but the ruling put them top of their group. They then beat Tunisia 4-1 in their play-off. World Cup record Brazil will be their seventh World Cup - an African record - but Cameroon have only won one match in four editions since reaching the quarter-finals in 1990. The nadir came in 2010 when they lost all three group matches for the first time. Fifa ranking: 50 (correct to 6 June) Squad Goalkeepers: Loic Feudjou (Coton Sport), Charles Itandje (Konyaspor), Sammy Ndjock (Fethiyespor). Defenders: Benoit Assou-Ekotto (QPR, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Henri Bedimo (Lyon), Aurelien Chedjou (Galatasaray), Cedric Djeugou (Coton Sport), Nicolas Nkoulou (Marseille), Dany Nounkeu (Besiktas), Allan Nyom (Granada). Midfielders: Enoh Eyong (Antalyaspor), Jean Makoun (Rennes), Joel Matip (Schalke), Stephane Mbia (Sevilla, on loan from QPR), Benjamin Moukandjo (Nancy), Landry Nguemo (Bordeaux), Edgar Salli (Lens), Alex Song (Barcelona). Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar (Lorient), Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting (Mainz), Samuel Eto'o (Chelsea), Fabrice Olinga (Malaga), Achille Webo (Fenerbahce). Possible Starting 11 and Formation tbc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Croatia Location: Europe Status: UN Member Country Capital City: Zagreb Main Cities: Split, Rijeka, Osijek Population: 4,760,000 Area: 56,540 km2 Currency: 1 kuna = 100 lipa Languages: Croatian, Serbian Religions: Roman Catholic, Serbian Orthodox, Muslim National Anthem [video=youtube_share;1lvHpkndatM] Kit Prospects Croatia lack the depth of talent associated with their golden generation of the late 1990s but they remain capable of bloodying the nose of most sides. Key player Mario Mandzukic, 28, averaged better than a goal every other game in 2013, helping Bayern Munich win a historic treble and top scoring for Croatia with four goals in qualifying. The goals have dried up recently, though, registering just twice in his last 11 appearances. Bayern coach Pep Guardiola says "there is nobody better in the air in the world" than the striker, but his red card for a studs-up lunge in the play-off win over Iceland will limit his World Cup involvement. The boss Former Croatia captain Niko Kovac was appointed head coach in October after Igor Stimac resigned. He guided his country though a two-legged play-off against Iceland and will be heading to his third World Cup, having played in 2002 and 2006. Kovac had only become Croatia's Under-21 boss in January 2013. How they qualified Croatia were level on points with group leaders Belgium after earning five wins and a draw from six matches, but they only managed one point from the remaining four fixtures before beating Iceland in a play-off. World Cup record Croatia memorably finished third on their World Cup debut in 1998 but they failed to progress from the group stage in 2002 and 2006. Fifa ranking: 20 (correct to 6 June) Squad Goalkeepers: Stipe Pletikosa (Rostov), Danijel Subasic (Monaco), Oliver Zelenika (Dinamo Zagreb). Defenders: Darijo Srna (Shakhtar Donetsk), Dejan Lovren (Southampton), Vedran Corluka (Lokomotiv Moscow), Gordon Schildenfeld, Danijel Pranjic (both Panathinaikos), Domagoj Vida (Dynamo Kiev), Sime Vrsaljko (Genoa). Midfielders: Luka Modric (Real Madrid), Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla), Ognjen Vukojevic (Dynamo Kiev), Ivan Perisic (Wolfsburg), Mateo Kovacic (Inter Milan), Marcelo Brozovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Sammir (Getafe), Ivan Mocinic (Rijeka). Forwards: Mario Mandzukic (Bayern Munich), Ivica Olic (Wolfsburg), Eduardo (Shakhtar Donetsk), Nikica Jelavic (Hull City), Ante Rebic (Fiorentina). Possible Starting 11 and Formation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Mexico Location: North America Status: UN Member Country Capital City: Mexico City Main Cities: Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla Population: 91,840,000 Area: 1,958,200 km2 Currency: 1 Mexican peso = 100 centavos Languages: Spanish Religions: Roman Catholic National Anthem [video=youtube_share;Q8T9g7memUk] Kit Prospects Mexico used 47 players and four coaches in a turbulent qualifying campaign which left a host of questions unanswered. There is undoubtedly talent within their playing pool, but the 2012 Olympic gold medallists have little time left to find a winning formula. Key player Predicting their line-up is pure guesswork at this stage, but Oribe Peralta top scored in qualifying with 10 goals, including five in the play-off against New Zealand. The Santos Laguna striker was an overage player at the 2012 Olympics and scored both goals as Mexico beat Brazil to win gold. The boss Miguel Herrera became Mexico's fourth coach in six weeks when he was appointed in October to take charge for the play-off against New Zealand. Nicknamed "The Louse", he is also the coach of Club America, and boldly opted to call-up only domestic-based players against the All Whites. How they qualified By the skin of their teeth. Only a late comeback from the USA against Panama saved El Tri from elimination in the final round of Concacaf qualifiers. That set up a two-legged tie against New Zealand, which they won 9-3 on aggregate. World Cup record This will be their 15th appearance - a tally bettered only by Argentina, Brazil, Germany and Italy. Quarter-finalists on home soil in 1970 and 1986, they have bowed out at the last-16 stage in the last five tournaments. Fifa ranking: 19 (correct to 6 June) Squad Goalkeepers: Jose de Jesus Corona (Cruz Azul), Guillermo Ochoa (Ajaccio), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca). Defenders: Miguel Layun (America), Carlos Salcido (Tigres), Paul Aguilar (America), Andres Guardado (Bayer Leverkusen), Hector Moreno (Espanyol), Francisco Javier Rodriguez (America), Diego Reyes (Porto), Rafael Marquez (Leon). Midfielders: Miguel Angel Ponce (Toluca), Jose Juan Vazquez (Leon), Luis Montes (Leon), Hector Herrera (Porto), Isaac Brizuela (Toluca), Marco Fabian (Cruz Azul), Carlos Pena (Leon). Forwards: Oribe Peralta (Santos), Javier Hernandez (Manchester United), Giovani dos Santos (Villarreal), Raul Jimenez (America), Alan Pulido (Tigres). Possible Starting 11 and Formation tbc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Paucity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brazil's population is 201 million or so nowadays. It's funny how in every World Cup they (non-Brazilians) say something like this: The flicks and tricks remain second nature, but this Brazil side is also resilient and well organised, moulded by the pragmatism of 2002 World Cup winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Haven't they realized yet that 'beautiful game' is just a cliché and that Brazil, when it comes to attacking players and technique, is nothing special compared to other big countries? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice one, gillsminnow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice one, gillsminnow. Yes, apart from the comments I made, which are minor things anyway, it's a very good preview there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 If people could use that tactics/lineup site to provide me with an image for the probable starting 11 and formation I'd appreciate that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brazil: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Águia Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 This is a good example where the yellow shirt is more beautiful than the green one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I still prefer the green one over that yellow one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great preview gillsminnow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great preview gillsminnow. Haha thanks but it's all robbed from FIFA and the BBC. Just thought I'd collate it all for everybody. I'll try and do one for each group per day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Still takes effort though, so good job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brazil: Is Scolari that brain damaged that he'll be starting Hulk over Willian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Is Scolari that brain damaged that he'll be starting Hulk over Willian? Yes, he is. He could change half of the line-up, many bench warmers and players not called up are better than those in the starting XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Put all that effort into the OP Why not do England's group? Fully expecting 9 Brazilian points here and 0 goals conceeded. I fancy Mexico to get through as well. It's one of those groups if you take out Brazil it's quite open though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillsminnow Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Put all that effort into the OP :thup:Why not do England's group?Fully expecting 9 Brazilian points here and 0 goals conceeded. I fancy Mexico to get through as well. It's one of those groups if you take out Brazil it's quite open thoughWas going to do one group a day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ah ok, don't let me ruin it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice swan gills Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Haven't they realized yet that 'beautiful game' is just a cliché and that Brazil, when it comes to attacking players and technique, is nothing special compared to other big countries? well I think you probably know the answer but generally most people who watch football grew up with the skillful Brazilian teams of 1970 and 1982. Apart from some individuals (Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Neymar etc) Brazil's team have been generally getting to a normal sort of state since about 1990 I'd say, realising that it's not just flair that wins football matches as you need the defence to do so as well. If you watch the BBC/ITV this summer, count how many times they say the word "samba" in reference to the Brazilian football, it shows the generalisation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 well I think you probably know the answer but generally most people who watch football grew up with the skillful Brazilian teams of 1970 and 1982. Apart from some individuals (Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Neymar etc) Brazil's team have been generally getting to a normal sort of state since about 1990 I'd say, realising that it's not just flair that wins football matches as you need the defence to do so as well. If you watch the BBC/ITV this summer, count how many times they say the word "samba" in reference to the Brazilian football, it shows the generalisation Yes, it was a rhetorical question, but the answer is indeed basically what you said, but even when Brazil had Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká, people abroad complained about lack of flair, pragmatic football, etc... Apart from 1958, 1962, 1970 and 1982 (perhaps 1986 too), Brazil wasn't really a very full of flair, but people often overrate the flair of previous teams like the 1994 and 2002 ones when they remember those teams even though those teams were criticized abroad for being too pragmatic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Quality thread The Brazil away kit and both Croatia kits are fresh as Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted May 31, 2014 SI Staff Share Posted May 31, 2014 Luis Montes is out for Mexico You can see here why - NOTE: it's pretty ugly: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bo_UO8GIMAAM4QG.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Video here: https://vine.co/v/Mpzjz0LQdOq Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Javier Aquino will be called up to replace Luis Montes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 What an idiot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Tough one to call. Think Brazil will win this group easily. 2nd can go to any team imo. All have their own strengths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Video here:https://vine.co/v/Mpzjz0LQdOq The Ecuador player (Castillo?) is lucky to escape that one without picking up an injury, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTT Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 The Ecuador player (Castillo?) is lucky to escape that one without picking up an injury, tbh. Funny you should say that, he needs an MRI on a possible knee injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yes, he is missing the World Cup too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Samuel Eto'o @setoo9 22m The doctors confirm! I would probably not be able to play the match vs Croatia on Wed, june18th due to an injury on my knee causing me pain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I hope he plays against Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 You hope he knocks Brazil out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I hope that too, but regardless of that, I want the best foreign players to play the game. Reports here say he will be out for 10 days, so it seems he won't play against Brazil either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto Club Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I hope that too, but regardless of that, I want the best foreign players to play the game.Reports here say he will be out for 10 days, so it seems he won't play against Brazil either... Croatia should win and Cameroon will be eliminated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 If Brazil are beaten 0-3 by Cameroon and Croatia draw with Mexico, Brazil will be eliminated in group stage. Not exactly likely to happen though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 If Brazil are beaten 0-3 by Cameroon and Croatia draw with Mexico, Brazil will be eliminated in group stage.Not exactly likely to happen though! Now Cameroon only need to win 2-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto Club Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Now Cameroon only need to win 2-0. If Brazil lose to Cameroon, I stop to watch football! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Croatia and Mexico on Monday is going to be some game :cool: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 If Brazil lose to Cameroon, I stop to watch football! Yes, I can't see it happening although it's football so... But 1-0 now would be enough for Cameroon to eliminate Brazil if the other game ends in a draw. Croatia and Mexico on Monday is going to be some game :cool: Yes, shame it will be at same time as Brazil's game, but should be very interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Paulo to be the only Cameroon fan in Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Paulo to be the only Cameroon fan in Brazil. There will be many actually. But I won't even be really supporting Cameroon as they look hopeless, even this Brazil should beat them easily. But I find the whole scenario interesting, as before the World Cup it looked almost certain Brazil would have qualified by now but instead Brazil still could be eliminated in group stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Still a pity about that cheated first game. Brasil would have been in dire trouble with two draws by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzer Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Still a pity about that cheated first game. Brasil would have been in dire trouble with two draws by now. Dunno about that. 5 points would still almost surely get them through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I hope he plays against Brazil. I am sure Brazil hope that too as he's useless and has about zero chance of scoring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-27916900 That is a shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-27916900That is a shame During the Brazil-Mexico game, Mexican and Brazilian fans also called each other's goalie 'puto' which in Spanish means gay, besides other meanings. This is a fairly common insult at Brazilian stadiums although the word used is the local slang word 'bicha' rather than a foreign word like 'puto'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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