Brazil vs Chile

Winner: Brazil
Score: Brazil(3) vs Chile(0)
59′ Robinho (Brazil)
38′ Fabiano (Brazil)
35′ Juan (Brazil)

Recap

Brazil was in control throughout the game executing their usual plays, running counterattacks, stopping their opponents, destroying the other side’s rhythm while maintaining their own rhythm.

Brazil scored three goals and didn’t allow Chile a single score. Brazil has improved game after game as they seemed to lack efficiency after allowing opponents to score in the group stage, but today Brazil has upped their standards.

Key Takeaway

Brazil is still the favorite team to win the World Cup and they have proven they can raise the bar after every game. What’s fascinating about Brazil is they seem to do it effortlessly.

This is going to be a great showdown against Netherlands.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: Brazil vs Chile (21 Jun 2010)

The latest group standing is found here — Latest FIFA World Cup Standing as of 21 Jun 2010

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Match Details
Brazil-Chile, Semi-Finals, Johannesburg – JSC, Wednesday 28 June, 20.30 (local time)

Why Chile would win?

Chile is enjoying success in the group stage as they have shown how strong their defense and ability to score goals. They are playing well and Marcelo Bielsa who is the coach of Chile has raised the bar for these guys.

Why Brazil would win?

Brazil is Brazil and when Kaka is back after serving a suspension, Brazil is formidable together with Robinho and Fabiano.

Brazil is expected to make it all the way to the title.

Key Takeaway

Brazil is looking to move deeper into the tournament as they have the title set in their sights. Chile who were destroyed by Brazil in the pre-finals is going to have a tough time on this.

Liveblogging for this game is found here — Liveblogging: Brazil vs Chile (21 Jun 2010)

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