09.07. (Sat) 21:00 Brazil - Paraguay

I thought that Brazil would be on fire when they came out for the second half against Venezuela. I mean, they were not that bad in the first half. Only a goal was missing, but their display in the second half was a huge let down. Still it is early in the tournament, it is freezing cold everywhere, but what I have seen this far Europe need not worry. They are ruling the football world.

Paraguay looked alright, but much expected there was not much goal mouth action in their game vs. Ecuador. Paraguay were the better side, created the best chances, but Elizaga, the Ecuador keeper, saved his team. The Atalanta midfielder E Barreto will miss this match. E Vera or Caceres will replace him. The Wigan defender Alcaraz will play instead of Piris in their defence.

Da Silva and Veron rule the Paraguayan defence and I foresee breakthrough problems for the Brazilian strikers. Pato caused numerous offsides the other day, Neymar was not much of a threat and Robinho is certainly no Ronaldo. Spain, the best team in the world, could just about score the one goal against Paraguay in the World Cup and Brazil will most likely struggle for goals tomorrow.

Predictions

Brazil 1-0 Paraguay