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Unfair. Brazil 0 – 1 USA.

Ana — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:38:03 +0000

Marta cries after the final whistle.

It was unfair. Unfair in so many levels. But we all know football is not fair. Brazil lost the Olympic title to the US today, 1 – 0 on overtime. The Brazilian ladies played with heart, passion and skill. A true portrayal of Brazilian football (something yet to be seen from coach Dunga’s team). Marta was spectacular on the pitch and created amazing goal chances up until the last second of the match. But it seemed like the ball refused to go into Hope’s net.

Brazil was better on the pitch, for the entire initial 90 minutes. They tried, and tried and tried. The US kept their plan and defended as well as possible, counting on the miracle saves of goalie Hope. And she did save them, many times. And in one of the few attacking balls the American ladies managed to push one in.

Seconds before the match ended, Marta looks up the sky and asks: “what have I done wrong?” Nothing, you have done absolutely nothing wrong. Football can be cruel and unfair.

These girls remind us how one should play wearing the yellow shirt. They make me proud to be Brazilian, proud to call that team mine. Each hustle, each run, each tear shows the passion and pride these girls have for their team. It is not about money or fame. It’s about winning even though they represent a country which pays nothing in return (for example, our goalie Barbara is currently unemployed and was playing for free for Sport – what a shame CBF!).

Let’s hope this time CBF will really do something to help out these girls, and not just spill out bullshit and fake promises – something they did after Brazil lost the final of Women’s World Cup to Germany.

I am very, very proud of this team.

Thiago Neves scores 2. Brazil beats China 3 – 0.

Ana — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:05:32 +0000

Quite nice! Brazil ends the first phase of the Olympic games with perfect performance. The team of coach Dunga will now face Cameroon on the quarter-finals. Tough match… especially since Cameroon took Brazil out of the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney. Here is Thiago Neves’ first goal.

What a goal!!! Brazil women’s shows some great football against Nigeria.

Ana — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:26:33 +0000

It was a day for nice goals. The Brazilian women’s team played Nigeria today on the road to the Olympic title. Not only did Brazil win ( 3 -1 ) but it was really fine with me to wake up at 5am. Yes. Fine because I would wake up at any time to watch a match when you know you’ll see some great football.

The name of the game was Cristiane, who scored a beautiful bicycle goal. And the other one was Barbara, the Brazilian goalie, who kept a bunch of balls out of Brazil’s goal. Kudos to the ladies!

Here is the video of Cristiane’s fine fine (half) bicycle goal.

See all the goals. Brazil vs. New Zealand.

Ana — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:56:35 +0000

5 – 0 baby! That was beautiful!!! Ronaldinho finally came back to his senses!

4′ Anderson

33′ Pato

54′ Ronaldinho

61′ Ronaldinho

90′ Rafael Sobis

A preview of what’s coming this Wednesday

Ana — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:24:17 +0000

Oh Germany… just a preview of what’s coming this Wednesday (5am for those who don’t know).

Brazil at the Olympic games: I’m feeling good.

Ana — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:20:05 +0000

Diego and Ronaldinho celebrate Brazil's goal.

Today Brazil tested the Olympic squad. Coach Dunga seems to be doing a good job. With a great performance by Ronaldinho, who got to finally score after 9 months, Brazil beat the weak Singapore 3-1. They young Selecao created good plays and gave us, Brazilians, the feeling we can finally win the Olympic title – the only one we have never won.

But that is sort of our thing. Right before a major tournament we get all excited and positive.

But truth be told, the team was solid and Brazil did its job. Diego finally sparkled (!) with a very nice goal. Ronaldinho put the other one in and ex-Corinthians player, Jo, shook the net for the third time.

I think we are ready. I hope we are. Are we?