BRAZIL 2014 DAY ONE: BRAZIL VRS CROATIA Its the World Cup. Its in Brazil. Its kind of a big deal. And Brazil, even if theyre being overvalued by many observers, are favourites for good reason. This isnt the free-flowing, high-flying Brazil one might expect on reputation, though. A tough, structured, defensively sound side under manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, this is a group that has shown it can grind out results, and with attacking stars at the other end of the pitch like Hulk and Neymar to chip in with the odd moment of individual brilliance theyre Group A and World Cup favourites. In many groups, Croatia would be favourites to advance. Here, theyre in tough with Mexico to finish behind Brazil. It doesnt help that Bayern striker Mario Mandzukic misses the opener through suspension, but in Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic they have two of the best midfielders in Brazil. Against Brazil that doesnt seem likely to be enough, but if the hosts find themselves caught up by the occasion theres every chance of Croatia and rumoured Liverpool target Dejan Lovren earning a result. The opening ceremony starts at 6pm while the first game kicks off at 8pm
Posted on: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:32:23 +0000
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