Day 19: Brazil vs Mexico and Belgium vs Japan

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Let's see if there is gonna be another upset. Brazil needs to wake up if they don't want a bad surprise.
 

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Think Mexico have good chance of beating Brazil, they play fearless game and very good on counters too.

Hopefully Lukaku score few today.
 

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I'll try to make it home for the Belgium game. Come on Mexico and Japan!
 

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Here in Mexico, change of government to socialism... the team needs to make a statement... if they set up as they did with Germany, Brazil are up for the taking. Mexico win would be monumental here, a national Fiesta at 11am! Let's do them!
 
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I really hope Mexico can break history and win, let's get Neymar sobbing! As for the Belgium game I just have a vision of Lukaku bundling into the penalty area with 3 or 4 Japanese players still attached to him. Belgium will be too strong I think.

Mexico 2-1 Brazil
Belgium 2-0 Japan
 

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I didn’t see much of Sweden v Mexico at all. Did they rest players? The final scoreline was emphatic and suggests Mexico were spent from their exertions v Germany and South Korea. That’s not a good sign as they’ll need to be even better than they were against Germany to stand a chance of beating this Brazil side. Here’s hoping but I get the impression they won’t be able to produce what’s needed.
 

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Still bitter about Japan, but if they manage an upset here...all is forgiven. But if not, 7-1 please, Belgium.

And of course, Chicharito's hattrick, Neymar 36 times on ground with 3 actual fouls on him.
 

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I can see Mexico going 1-0 up and then a late charge from Brazil turning it around.
 

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I really hope Mexico can break history and win, let's get Neymar sobbing! As for the Belgium game I just have a vision of Lukaku bundling into the penalty area with 3 or 4 Japanese players still attached to him. Belgium will be too strong I think.
Mexico 2-1 Brazil
Belgium 2-0 Japan
Yes,yes,yes

Brazil is not that impressive and they are definitely beatable. Come on Mexico. Lets get all the STAR out of the world cup. The world cup is coming home. Come on England. :devil:

Don't think Japan can match Belgium (red devils). :devil: Should be a breeze for them to get to the quarter final. Come on Lukaku.

Another 2 good games please to warm us up for the up and coming EPL. :D
 

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I hope Mexico can manage an upset, but I'm sure they'll fail as they always do against big teams in this stage.
 

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We never have an easy time with México not even in the days of Ronaldo and Romario. This is gonna be a tough one.
 

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Brazil vs Belgium is fantastic on paper and you would want the two to progress for that. But in the here and now, you can't help hoping for drama like the Russia vs Spain game.:drool:
 

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I’m pulling for Mexico in this one. I know it’s a long shot, but I don’t like Neymar and after all the crap Mexico has caught from my side of the border, it would tickle me pink to see them continue their run in the World Cup.

Vamos El Tri!
 

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I’m pulling for Mexico in this one. I know it’s a long shot, but I don’t like Neymar and after all the crap Mexico has caught from my side of the border, it would tickle me pink to see them continue their run in the World Cup.

Vamos El Tri!
I hope they don't have to pay for the free kick walls construction though.
 

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Marquez starts for Mexico.
 

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Lozano v Fagner will be a good battle, I haven't seen much of Fagner before but Lozano will keep him on his toes that's for sure.

If Mexico can keep Coutinho/Neymar quiet, they've got a great chance.
 

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Vamos Mexico! Hope they look a fair bit better than they did against Sweden. With two teams that are well versed in the dark arts out there, I could see this game devolving into a playacting match if it gets close, or if one team is holding onto a slim lead as we inch toward the finish.
 

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What's the point of those kids in red? They always get mugged off by one of the captains. Poor kid just looked like a fool there standing with his hand out.