Monday, June 28, 2010

Brazil vs Chile
World Cup, 20h30
It is the first showdown between South American countries at this summer's competition. Uruguay was the first side from South America other than Argentina and Brazil to reach the knock-out stages of the competition after Peru did it back in 1978. This year all five of that continent's teams went through from the group stages. That is a huge feat.
Chile finished second, just behind Brazil in the qualifiers. They also had 2 good games at this WC. In the third, their were  beaten 2-1 by Spain, easier than the scoreline says. Watch out for Alexis Sanchez.
Brazil are one of the favourites of the competition. They beat North Korea and Ivory Coast and drew 0-0 with Portugal. Kaka will be back in the line-up after service a one-match suspension.
I tip Brazil to beat Chile, at 1/2.

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