Brazil vs England then. I will stream sky just for the insightful punditry
Day 16: Japan vs Croatia | Brazil vs South Korea (Last 16 5&6)
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Weren't you asking about people complaining about the dancing earlier?
In theory I can understand what South Korea have tried to do: They went man for man at the back, committed to a high line and tried to press Brazil.
The problem is Brazil have passers throughout their team. Brazil's centre back and defensive midfielders are better passers than a lot of #8s.
Brazil have played through the press effortless, over and over, which has left the Korean defenders in 1v1 duels that they're always second favourites in.
Unless you have a press that's super effective, playing this way against such a good team of ball players is a little crazy.
The problem is Brazil have passers throughout their team. Brazil's centre back and defensive midfielders are better passers than a lot of #8s.
Brazil have played through the press effortless, over and over, which has left the Korean defenders in 1v1 duels that they're always second favourites in.
Unless you have a press that's super effective, playing this way against such a good team of ball players is a little crazy.
Cheers he's 13
What is he doing there?
STOP THE COUNT!
Well, that was not an ideal first half but it was kind of expected since we let them score early. They're just 3 levels above us individually and collectivelly. We were able to get a couple of good shots on target so I hope we can get one back.
But they did this against Brazil in June and got pumped 5-1. Why would you try it again? Insanity.
This is incredible
What is he doing there?
Brazil is this good, but Korea were also ruined by conceding twice so early. They had no choice but to press forward after that and now it’s just a 3v3 attacking drill for Brazil every time they are on the ball
A few people mentioned that others were crying about the dancing. I was wondering who they were referring to (it wasn't the person you quoted unless they have time machines).
Are you known as Souness Junior by any chance?
Brazil are playing some beautiful football, it’s a joy to watch today
The Koreans needed to park the bus the first 20 minutes and be as physical as the ref would allow. They failed at that and now barring a miracle they’re out
Chance to stick the third choice goalie on… then the entire squad has played. Probably a first in modern tournament football?
Surely Brazil will take some players like Neymar and Cas off for 2nd half
I hope our boy Antony somehow, scores
Qistanbul.
Yeah the idea SK had would actually work against opposition like England, another strong team but one that isn’t good distributing through their CB’s and DM’s. Brazil on the other hand have Silva, Marquinhos, and Casemiro who are all capable of breaking a press with a single pass.
Could have saved a bit of energy and summed it up with the last word
Wow, so glad USA didn't draw Brazil or France in the knockout stages.
Any attacker would be proud of that.
The Brazilian players have been crying in the dressing room.
Brazil losing to Cameroon was as much of a guide to their chances as France's defeat to Tunisia.
They are big big favourites for this. Someone will have to play very well indeed to defeat them in this tournament.
They are big big favourites for this. Someone will have to play very well indeed to defeat them in this tournament.
The worst than can happen if you play Brazil in a WC knockout match is conceding very early goal, especially if you are no-big nation.
Scoring first against Brazil is always vital
Scoring first against Brazil is always vital
"Poor Jamie has no chance". You are shooting from 5 fecking meters to 13y old kid. What a plonker.This is incredible
Pathetic finish by Son.
It's really not fair Korea played a Portugal B team and sneaked through on 4 points when Ghana and Uruguay had to play Portugal's first XI.
And he's mishitting halt of them
I agree that this is problematic, but how would you solve it?
Great save I'd say
Anyone else desperate for some Antony pirouettes
It was a great save too
ARG 1 - 0 BRA 1990 WC round of 16
Casemiro
I want them to dance for every celebration, then have Antony come on and do the spins.....Neymar to score too with an R9 6 step over finish
Lovely ball from Casemiro again.
Good ball from Casemiro there