sayjann Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 2nd Semi-Final. Mexico 0-Argentina 3. both Teams were well matched with a few half chances which Argentina seemed to have more but weak or hurried shots made the Goalies from both sides to have a fairly quiet half. then on the stroke of H/T a clever free-kick from Requelme led to Man Utd's Gabby Heinze scoring. 1-0 H/T. the Game was up 20 Minutes into the 2nd Half and it was all over. Tevez played in Messi and he scored with a sublime chip. he must have been watching Rooney because it was a carbon copy of one that Rooney once scored against Pompey. but Rooney's was better,from a greater distance and having to beat a Keeper who was 6'5".....much more difficult. a few Minutes later and Tevez won a rather fortunate Penalty and Requelme scored to make it 3-0. final result and the Final will be what the purists wanted.......Argentina v Brazil. my prediction...........Argentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 3rd/4th Play-Off. Mexico 3-Uruguay 1 Uruguay started well and after Mexico had a penalty appeal turned down opened the scoring. a cross from the Left was headed home after 22 Minutes. but after 36 Minutes Mexico were awarded a pretty dubious penalty and also the Defender shown a straight Red. 1-1 at H/T and Mexico looking good for the 2nd Half playing with an extra Man. Mexico proved the stronger and 2 further Goals ensured a 3-1 win for Mexico and 3rd Place. FINAL. Brazil 3-Argentina 0 Argentina were favourites and had been playing the better Football all Tournament. but Brazil shocked their rivals by taking the lead after 4 Minutes. Robinho chased a long ball and with no support from Team-mates curled in a shot from wide left. within 4 Minutes Requelme has shook the post with a ferocious shot. Argentina played the more attacking Football with Brazil happy to flood the Midfield and Defence knowing they had the advantage of a Goal lead. Requelme then forced a fine save from the Argie Goalie before disaster struck Argentina 5 Minutes before H/T. Brazil finally attacked with a move which had Players running into the box waiting for the cross and when it came it was a good one. perfect ball and Ayala turned the ball into his own net to make it 2-0 Brazil at H/T. Brazil were happy to defend and attempt breakaways in the 2nd Half but Argentina were poor in attack. on one such breakaway a perfect pass by Vagner Love put in a Team-mate and the ball was smashed into the net. Messi had a late Goal disallowed for Offside,wrongly in my opinion. when it mattered the 'stars' of Argentina,Requelme and Messi suddenly disappeared. they were very poor and their tactics were poor. free-kicks and corners lacked any thought and easily defended by Brazil. Brazil were still a poor Team IMO but rode their luck a little during the Tournament and came through in the most important Game. so Brazil win the the Tournament for the 4 time in 5 Tournaments. and a bonus was 86 Goals in 26 Games......... :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 my mistake. Baptista scored the 1st Goal. and a special thank-you to the cameramen who took time to forget the Game sometimes and focus on some fine fillies in the crowd.......... :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Damn, those South-American Portuguese have done it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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