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Updated: 09/07/2010

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Portugal v Spain
  • Eduardo — Goalkeeper
  • Ricardo Costa — Right-back
  • Carvalho — Defender right-centre
  • Bruno Alves — Defender left-centre
  • Coentrão — Left-back
  • Pepe — Defensive midfielder (centre)
  • Tiago — Midfielder right-centre
  • Raul Meireles — Midfielder left-centre
  • Cristiano Ronaldo — Right wing
  • Simão — Left wing
  • Almeida — Striker (lone target man)

2010_SPA_PT
And so ends a dream. The boys are coming home. Lets welcome them back with warmth in our hearts, they fought hard and well.
Spain kept true to their game and their title of European Champions won with flare and style. Taking advantage of Portugal’s shortcomings so explicitly exposed by Queiroz the inevitable ... [

Portugal – Spain: Match Preview


WC 2010 Green Point StadiumJune 29th, 2010 – Green Point Stadium – Cape Town
20:30 local time; 19:30 Lisbon; 14:30 New York
Second and third placed countries in FIFA’s ranking take the stage tomorrow for a highly anticipated clash between the Selecção da Quinas and La Roja. After a shaky start against the Swiss, ... [

Portugal 0 – 0 Brazil: how to shutdown a monster


Meireles almost scores against BrazilAfter all the hype and anticipation that preceded this match, Portugal and Brazil ended up producing a toothless clash. Many accusing fingers point firmly in Queiroz’s direction as he made it clear the draw was a satisfactory result. In words at yesterday’s press-conference and with the chosen line-up ... [read more]

Portugal vs Brazil: Match Preview

June 23rd, 2010 | By: Miguel | Comments Comments(61)

Durban Stadium, South AfricaJune 25th, 2010 – Durban
16:00 local time; 15:00 Lisbon; 10:00 New York
Following a very up-lifting performance against North Korea we now cross paths with Brazil. Five times world champions Brazil. Undoubtedly favorites Brazil. But then again… nothing is written in stone. Last time we met on a world cup ...

Meireles almost scores against BrazilAfter all the hype and anticipation that preceded this match, Portugal and Brazil ended up producing a toothless clash. Many accusing fingers point firmly in Queiroz’s direction as he made it clear the draw was a satisfactory result. In words at yesterday’s press-conference and with the chosen line-up for today’s match. 4 Changes to the team that trashed North Korea led to a clear decrease in our attacking capabilities whilst increasing the ability to contain and control Brazil.

Brazil is a monster. A formidable beast with razor sharp tooth. I’m not a big fan of Dunga and some of his choices, in wording (calling Portugal “Brazil-B”) and player selection (leaving out Ronaldinho and Pato should be considered a criminal offense), but it can’t be argued he didn’t go for a win. The fact is Queiroz had something else in mind. Player rotation and – as always – team cohesion. Put the monster on a leash and try a well placed blow to knock his teeth out. He almost managed it through Meireles but nearly felt the bite on three occasions.


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