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Summing up after the first match played in groups A and B, Down-the-line.com should be noted that the main favorites of the America's Cup, teams of Argentina and Brazil, yet do not play with their rivals- outsiders and to themselves than the immensely pleased with competitors and fans of each other.

If the first two matches in Group A, stretched to two days, in group B, where he played against Brazil, had been played in one day. But the results from their not very different from those that have been demonstrated by Argentina and co. In this group, it would seem, everything is clear – there are two clear favorite – teams of Brazil and Paraguay are the two outsiders who try to press one of the favorites in the second row, and even more likely – to get into the playoffs in third place. But the first round all turned upside down. No, the sensation did not happen, and were favorites of the favorites and underdogs – underdogs, but two consecutive unexpected result, you see, more than amazing.

“Venezuela national team players can be compared with the gladiators …”

Brazil – Venezuela 0:0

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Dani Alves, Lucio, Thiago Silva, Andre Santos, Lucas Leiva, Ramirez (Elano, 76), Hans, Robinho (Fred, 65), Pato (Lucas Silva 76), Neimar

Venezuela: Vega Rosales, Vizcarrondo, Sichero, Granados, Gonzalez (Di Giorgi, 86), Lucena, Rincon, Arango, Rondon (Moreno, 64), Mick (Maldonado, 79) ;

Warnings: Thiago Silva – Rondon, Gonzalez Moreno

Brazilians came on the same rake as the tournament hosts a couple of days before the opening match against Bolivia. Venezuela to Brazil in the game acted as a rabbit in front of a boa, but because the euphoria mentor “Winemakers” Cesar Farias, who has been 38 years made an outstanding team for its outcome, is understandable. “We have achieved historic results for the Venezuelan football. Tied with one of the top favorites at the upcoming World Cup in 2014 – well worth it – beamed with happiness Farias. – I can only mention the heroic actions in defense of my players and compare them with the gladiators.” Venezuela has played in the classic “antifutbol” almost not thinking about the attacks. And if the Ecuadorians were forced to tighten even occasionally defensive redoubts “Albiselestes”, the Brazilians in this area feel more at ease.

But what seemed easy to do on paper, was impossible in the field. Forwards “selesao” simply rastravilis in mnogoeshelonirovannoy defensive opponent. Alexandre Pato has been virtually invisible, poorly played Neimar something significant changes, coming on as replacement, Fred and Lucas do not udalso. Yes, the advantage of “Pentakampeonov” was overwhelming. But good? Also owned about two years ago the ball in the European Champions League final and the “Barcelona”, but a major club trophy went to the Old World so many unloved “Inter” Jose Mourinho. Winners are not judged. And the winners in this case, the football team became Venezuela, one of the weakest, as it seemed, the team at Copa America.

coach Mano Menezes of Brazil after the match: “We played much better opponent and had to win this match, but because I was not happy with the result. We fully controlled the ball and the course of the fight. The only thing that we failed to do – score goals. Perhaps the reason for this was the very one-sided game in our execution. ought to be more inventive and unusual. In addition, we found a little too ahead of their attackers, Pato in particular, and on this we have to work “.

Yes, of course, the tragedy of this draws no one does. Unsatisfactory results for “Magicians ball” can be attributed to many factors. As a stratum of the tournament, the underestimation and overestimation of the forces the opponent's own strength. The fact that the tournament is long and at its very start does not need to be on top form, crushing everything and everyone. The fact that the task exit in the playoffs Brazilians cope without difficulty, can not be doubted. To learn from their mistakes made, so become a true champion. Will it Menez? Let's see the 9 July, when the group will be the main match between the “selesao” and against Paraguay.

“A draw in this case, acceptable to all. The composition and potential, as Paraguay and Ecuador, appear preferable to the Venezuelans …”

Paraguay – Ecuador 0:0

Paraguay: Villar; Piriz, Da Silva, Veron, Torres, Barreto (Vera, 37), Riveros, Ortigosa, Estigarribia, Santa Cruz (Ceballos, 83), Barrios (Valdez, 73 )

Ecuador: Elisaga; Reasko, Araujo, Erazo, Iowa, Valencia (Mina 45), Mendez (Quiroz, 81), Castillo, Noboa, Benitez, Caicedo

Warnings: Piriz, Ceballos

Given that this match had already begun after the results became known to play Brazil – Venezuela, opponents knew that victory would give them a significant handicap and defeat virtually put an end to future prospects. Therefore, and feelings that came out on the team and the game is only confirmed, were twofold. On the one hand should go ahead and attacks try his luck. But on the other hand, one mistake could wipe out all the expectations for the tournament. That left its imprint on the game design. That even though he was careful, poignant moments were not so much. In principle, a draw in this case, acceptable to all. On the structure and capacity, as Paraguay and Ecuador, appear preferable to the Venezuelans, and, given the structure of the tournament, the playoffs can not get through the first two command groups, but those who observed a third position.

surprised in this game, only one – closer to victory, if there someone at all played enough for three points was not a stellar team of Paraguay and Ecuador, which included a good midfielder looked Kazan 'Rubin' Christian Noboa. Not to say that he was the best on the field, but the weather did not spoil a few times after playing well in attack, trying to break through the Paraguayan defense from the middle distances. In general, as noted above, although it needed a victory, yet draw suited both sides, but because the closer to the final whistle, the quieter it became in the field. Paraguayans are now in the next round to fight with the Brazilians, Ecuadorians and have a good chance to take a step toward the playoffs in a game with Venezuela.

Alexander Neshta. Down-the-line.com

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