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2010 FIFA World Cup: Portugal v Brazil 0-0 In this forty-fifth match video, we relive the game played between Portugal & Brazil. Brazil and Portugal played out an extremely uneventful goalless draw which ensured both sides qualified for the last 16. What was perceived as arguably the potential standout game of the group stages failed to deliver on its promise as Portugal’s desire to secure the point that would definitely seal what was already likely qualification from Group G limited any free-flowing football from either side. Unsurprisingly, the already qualified Brazil were the more positive of the two sides but were only able to fashion a handful of chances, the best of which fell to striker Nilmar but was superbly saved by goalkeeper Eduardo. The draw means the South Americans finish top of the group and will look forward to the second phase with confidence, even though this could present them with an earlier-than-expected clash with the closest rivals for their world number one status, Spain. Portugal’s 7-0 thrashing of North Korea in their previous match ensured that despite this defeat, and the Ivory Coast’s 3-0 victory over the North Koreans in the group’s other game, they progressed to the knockout stages in South Africa as runners-up. Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz made four changes to the team from Monday with Pepe and Ricardo Costa coming into defence, and Danny and Duda in midfield. Having overwhelmed their opponents four days ago, Queiroz’s men reverted to a more conservative style designed to stifle … From: comfortablynumb1975x Views: 217 0 ratings Time: 10:00 More in Sports

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