Brazil Have World Cup Hopes Dented After Copa America Loss
Argentina s 1-0 victory at the Maracana Stadium in the Copa America final proved that Brazil s defensive prowess was not as strong as their players and coach have shown
Agencies 11 July 2021, Last Updated at 8:38 pm AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo outlookindia.com 2021-07-11T20:38:05+05:30
Brazil trusted its defense even more than Neymar to keep its Copa America title. It was a move that failed.
Argentina s 1-0 victory at the Maracana Stadium on Saturday proved that the Selecao s defensive prowess was not as strong as its players and coach have shown. Now coach Tite will have to rethink some of his alternatives, as he promised to use Copa America as a testing ground ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
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Brazil has World Cup hopes dented after Copa America loss
By MAURICIO SAVARESEJuly 11, 2021 GMT
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Brazil trusted its defense even more than Neymar to keep its Copa America title. It was a move that failed.
Argentina’s 1-0 victory at the Maracana Stadium on Saturday proved that the Selecao’s defensive prowess was not as strong as its players and coach have shown. Now coach Tite will have to rethink some of his alternatives, as he promised to use Copa America as a testing ground ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Argentina’s winner came in the 22nd minute after Rodrigo de Paul made a long pass to Ángel di Maria. The 33-year-old veteran striker counted on poor defending by left-back Renan Lodi to take control and lob it past goalkeeper Ederson.
2021/07/11 13:13 Brazil s Neymar holds the second place medal during the award ceremony for the Copa America at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, J. Brazil s Neymar holds the second place medal during the award ceremony for the Copa America at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. Brazil lost 0-1 against Argentina. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Brazil s Neymar, left, embraces Argentina s Angel Di Maria at the end of the Copa America final soccer match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Br. Brazil s Neymar, left, embraces Argentina s Angel Di Maria at the end of the Copa America final soccer match at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 10, 2021. Argentina won 1-0. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Messi
Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Messi
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9:
A contest between Neymar and Lionel Messi is how many fans perceive the Copa America final between Brazil and Argentina.
The players themselves, though, see the bigger challenge on Saturday at Maracana Stadium will be between one of the toughest defensive lines to break in world soccer and the protection around one of the best players in history.
With a dash of pepper off the pitch to spice up the rivalry.
Neymar’s Brazil lineup has conceded only two goals in six matches at the Copa America. Veteran Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Éder Militão are taking shifts as starters without putting the Selecao under too much – if any – risk. Defensive midfielders Casemiro and Fred are relentless. Right-back Danilo and left-back Renan Lodi are keener to defend than go running up front.
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