Tuesday, June 17th, Brazil vs. Mexico at Estádio Castelao, Fortaleza (8pm BST, 3pm ET)
Day 6: Brazil vs. Mexico
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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Have a feeling that if Mexico goes in with a strong mind-set can get a draw or possibly a win out of this. Mexico is one of the sides in the world that has beaten Brazil on multiple occasions and understands exactly how they play. This brazil team is very similar to their Olympic final team which Mexico defeated in 2012. Even Brazilian players (Dani alves) said Mexico is the team they're most nervous of playing in the group.
I expect a very close and intense match!
I expect a very close and intense match!
going to be one hell of a match. hopefully the turkish ref doesn't ruin the match or the weather.
Cuneyt Cakir is the ref. BLATTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!
Brazil 2 - 1 Mexico. I expect Brazil to know their opponent much better than the first game. I just hope that too much diving and play acting from both teams don't ruin the game. Very talented players on both sides - should be a cracker. Both would want to avoid the Dutch in round 2.
Last 5 results:
Brazil 2-0 Mexico Confed cup 2013
Mexico 2-0 Brazil 2012 friendly
Mexico 1-2 Brazil 2011 friendly
Brazil 3-1 Mexico 2007 friendly
Mexico 2-0 Brazil Copa america 2007
Decided to not include the Olympic final since that's an u-23 + 3 competition, though most of the olympic team from Brazil will play this match. The 6th match was also won by Mexico 1-0 in the Confederations cup 2005. Sorry, feel like helping Mexico somehow.
Brazil 2-0 Mexico Confed cup 2013
Mexico 2-0 Brazil 2012 friendly
Mexico 1-2 Brazil 2011 friendly
Brazil 3-1 Mexico 2007 friendly
Mexico 2-0 Brazil Copa america 2007
Decided to not include the Olympic final since that's an u-23 + 3 competition, though most of the olympic team from Brazil will play this match. The 6th match was also won by Mexico 1-0 in the Confederations cup 2005. Sorry, feel like helping Mexico somehow.
Comfortable win for Brazil. I still expect the ref to make the headlines and Neymar to get away with some cnut shit.
I've got this as 2-2.
Mexico always makes it tough for Brazil, but also historically our 2nd game of the World Cup are much better than the first.
Early reports state Hulk might miss out Ramires might replace him.
Early reports state Hulk might miss out Ramires might replace him.
Makes sense seeing as Hulk is horseshit.
Better off without Hulk
Like I said before Hulk has the same role that Park Ji Sung had during Manchester United 07/08 season.
This game is making me nervous, Mexico usually do vey well against us. Accompanied with that first performance.. I don't want to think of the potential outcome of the match.
I can see the first tie in this game. Mexico always makes it hard for Brasil, I wouldn't be surprised to see some dodgy decisions by the ref here.
Has the potential to be the best game yet, very excited for this one!
Mexico is the sort of team that can cause Brasil problems, I think.
Mexico is the sort of team that can cause Brasil problems, I think.
Hopefully it's the case. Mexico's defense is weaker than usual, though. Neymar could be a nightmare.
It's strange that this 2nd round game is being played before the final first round game.
I expect Brazil to win, Neymar got off to a good start by getting two goals to ease the pressure and I can see him turning it on here.
I expect Brazil to win, Neymar got off to a good start by getting two goals to ease the pressure and I can see him turning it on here.
so how is he? should he expect another terrible refeering like against Cameroon?
He's the ref that sent off Nani v. Madrid.
very weird that brazil are already playing their 2nd game and russia and south korea have not even play a game yet
Chicharito hasn't scored for Mexico since June 22nd, 2013. I'm hoping he'll end his dry spell by coming off the bench to score the winner.
wtf fifa, really you couldn't send a better european ref. SMH
I expect Brazil to win this one comfortably with another 3-1 scoreline.
1-1
Brazil to take this comfortably. Ths is completley different game than one in the Olympics.
I expect Mexico too look nice and fluid in early stages, maybe nick a goal, but eventually fall apart. Brazil has too much raw power and quality for shaky Mexico defence.
I expect Mexico too look nice and fluid in early stages, maybe nick a goal, but eventually fall apart. Brazil has too much raw power and quality for shaky Mexico defence.
Im thinking 2-1 Brazil... looking at bets for this and the safest option is over 2.5 goals! 
2-2 would be great, hopefully Chicharito gets to play.
I think it'll be the same as the last game, they'll start with Peralta. The manager has lost some faith in Chicca, lack of games at United has hurt him
Going with a 3-1 win for Brazil. I'm expecting Brazil to not be as cagey as they were in the first match and play with more freedom. Mexico are a decent side though and I reckon they'll crack Brazil's defense at some point in the game.
Sadly, yeah. He just didn't show enough over the season, didn't get enough chances too of course.
Still hope he comes off the bench as against Cameroon, maybe a little earlier.
If Mehico can get a draw here today he could well get a start then against Cameroon. Rest your man Peralta.
They beat Cameroon already, the third match is against Croatia, so it's unlikely they rest Peralta, unless they beat Brazil today.
They beat Cameroon already, the third match is against Croatia, so it's unlikely they rest Peralta, unless they beat Brazil today.
sorry meant Croatia!! Half asleep here!!The mexico defence looks very suspect, especially against set pieces and corners. I expect Neymar to at bag a goal and an assist from this game.
Not going to be easy.Mexico always gives them a hard time. 2-1 Brazil.
As shock is on the cards.
Brazil 1-2 Mexico.
Brazil 1-2 Mexico.
feel sorry for the guy, he should be their star man not a super sub, to be fair I know nothing of Peralta maybe he is good but this is the little pea with one of the best goal ratios in the premier league! I hope he scores as a sub so at least he can start the last match. Being benched constantly will affect anyone's self believe.I watched Mexico at the confed and they were awful to watch at times, seem to lack final ball like so many teams in this tournament. I found the game against Cameroon pretty dull too so not expecting much from this match. Perhaps a bit of huff and puff from Mexico before Neymar scores a double deflected 20 yarder and Brazil go on to walk a 3-0 win.
I watched Mexico at the confed and they were awful to watch at times, seem to lack final ball like so many teams in this tournament. I found the game against Cameroon pretty dull too so not expecting much from this match. Perhaps a bit of huff and puff from Mexico before Neymar scores a double deflected 20 yarder and Brazil go on to walk a 3-0 win.
His confidence looks completely shot though! I'm torn on the guy tbh, while his goal ratio is fantastic, other aspects of his game are weak compared to other forwards. The argument / debate has been done million times on here from what I can see.
Peralta looked sharp in the first game, I've backed him to score again today!!
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