Brazil 2 – 0 Italy: In Great Fashion…
Bruno Romani | Feb 11, 2009 | Comments 1
Ok, you may not like him, like me, but Dunga deserves credit for one thing: whenever he finds himself under heavy pressure, he manages to get that one victory that makes any argument against him sound like cries of jealousy. With the ghost of Felipao hunting the national team, Dunga could’ve made no better. The first-half of Brazil was solid, tight, harmonious. Please, choose your words to describe a side that defends well and attacks with confidence and organization (I can’t believe I’m writing this). The goals were two beautiful jewels which combined contemporary (Elano’s) and old school (Robinho’s) football. Santos (or Man. City) 2 – 0 Italy.
Again, Elano, whom I really like, was a key factor for the great match. He delivered another efficient performance which means that he helps the defenders and open spaces in the attack for the most talent, like Ronaldinho and Robinho. With Elano, another name which I always wanted to see among the starters matched my expectations. Marcelo, without any doubs, will be the owner of the number 6 for a long time. He was one of the youngest on the pitch, and he made life very harsh for the Italians.
In the second-half, Brazil was expecting for a good chance to counter attack, but with Adriano and Ronaldinho both carrying a few extra kilos, that became just difficult. So Brazil had its defense tested and it looked pretty good. Felipe Melo (great debut) and even Gilberto Silva resisted.
And for the Italians one final realization was left: Buffon could play with Prince on those clothes.
After 6-2 against Portugal and today’s result, Dunga seems more bound than ever to the World Cup. That until the next draw at home against some crappy side…
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Oh yes. Buffon and Prince!