June 14, 201610 yr The soccer gods have a way of evening things out. Only reason Brazil didn't lose to Ecuador in their first game was a missed call. It's been a little sad to see what's become of Brazil in the years since they won that Confederations Cup. I know this was a secondary roster, but it's becoming part of a really disappointing trend for Brazil. They need a complete reformation. They need a striker, and better coaches. I mean Fred starts the World Cup? Fred wouldn't start for the US. Outside of Neymar, they don't have the best players any more. They are in a tactical and talent dry spell.
June 14, 201610 yr Everyone do yourself a favor and track down a clip of Jesus Corona's equalizer for Mexico just now. Showpiece of individual on-ball skills.
June 14, 201610 yr They need a striker, and better coaches. I mean Fred starts the World Cup? Fred wouldn't start for the US. Outside of Neymar, they don't have the best players any more. They are in a tactical and talent dry spell. Even by the outrageous standards of FIFA, the Brazilian federation is wildly corrupt. Everything I've read suggests that their development system is in tatters. They need a complete overhaul.
June 14, 201610 yr this Mex-Ven game is spectacular The "We Don't Want to Be the Ones to Play Argentina in the Quaterfinals" impulse really propelled both those squads. :lol2:
June 14, 201610 yr Author The soccer gods have a way of evening things out. Only reason Brazil didn't lose to Ecuador in their first game was a missed call. It's been a little sad to see what's become of Brazil in the years since they won that Confederations Cup. I know this was a secondary roster, but it's becoming part of a really disappointing trend for Brazil. They need a complete reformation. Peru 100% deserved a PK in the 1st half, yet everyone has forgotten that. Things typically have a way of evening out...
June 14, 201610 yr And as expected, the Brazilian Federation has fired Dunga. I'll be interested to see what direction they take. Can't imagine it'll make a huge difference without some systemic changes.
June 17, 201610 yr Author Jones was HORRIBLE the first 20 minutes then has a perfect service to Dempsey for the header. 1-0. #USA
June 17, 201610 yr Jones was HORRIBLE the first 20 minutes then has a perfect service to Dempsey for the header. 1 Jones always plays hard, but looks tired tonight.
June 17, 201610 yr Ecuador looking dominant right now. Feels like even though they're down, that it's potentially their game to have.
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