Today on the Soccer World Cup Summary Knockout stages to get under way Brazil face Chile in Belo Horizonte (17:00 BST) Colombia play Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro (21:00 BST) Suarez ban: Uruguay coach Tabarez blames media GET INVOLVED: Who will make the difference for Brazil or Chile? By Mike Whalley and Timothy Abraham Get Involved All times stated are UK Recent live reporting posts Brazil v Chile - who holds the key? Posted at Rian Hoskins: Sanchez v Marcelo and Neymar v Isla down the flanks are key battles while in the centre, Vidal v Gustavo looks very enticing. Brazil v Chile (17:00 BST) Posted at 14:33 Former Republic of Ireland international - and BBC pundit - Mark Lawrenson looks ahead: If Chile sit back, which is not their natural game, they will come unstuck anyway and the one thing we have seen against Brazil is that you can get at them. So Chile will think they have a chance. But when you play Brazil at this tournament, you play the whole nation, and that should see them through. Lawros prediction: Brazil 2-0 Chile Mottys World Cup thoughts Player of the tournament so far Posted at 14:30 Arjen Robben BBC commentary legend John Motson is with us here on the BBC Sport website throughout the day, giving his thoughts on the World Cup so far: My player of the tournament so far is definitely Netherlands Arjen Robben, who has been outstanding and instrumental in every game. If he can keep up this form Netherlands will definitely go far. Mexico, who they play on Sunday, play well in their own continent and in South America and are capable of pushing Netherlands all the way. The game will probably depend on how well Robben and Robin van Persie play. Robben could have won the last World Cup in 2010 and he was clean through but Iker Casillas, the Spanish goalkeeper, saved his shot with his foot. Robben was close to being a World Cup hero four years ago and he could be this time. He is taking on players one-on-one and defenders are finding it hard to stop him. Arjen Robben Phil McNulty BBC chief football writer in Brazil Brazil v Chile (17:00 BST) Posted at 14:25 Luiz Felipe Scolaris attempt to secure his place in Brazils sporting history by winning a second World Cup has been built on the foundations of Neymar, who has lived up to national expectations, but may flounder on a somewhat less impressive defence. Chile, inspired by Barcelonas Alexis Sanchez, will provide the toughest test so far for the hosts and, even if they are successful, Brazil will have to overcome another familiar opponent in either Colombia or Uruguay - now robbed of their greatest performer Luis Suarez - in the Maracana next Saturday. The idea of Brazil not reaching the final at home is unthinkable. The 1950 World Cup final loss to Uruguay at the Maracana is still a black-bordered day in this countrys history, even beyond the sporting context. Brazil are a team that thrives on momentum, as they showed in winning the Confederations Cup here last summer, but the test will truly come as they face better opposition and the expectation and pressure grows in a country with a fevered and uniquely demanding football following. Brazil v Chile - who holds the key? Posted at As Brazil and Chile go head-to-head in the last 16, we want you to tell us: Which player holds the key to deciding the match - and why? Who will win the game - or maybe lose it? Have a think and get in touch: #bbcworldcup on Twitter, 81111 on the text or via the BBC Sport Facebook page. Thank you. Brazil v Chile (17:00 BST) Posted at 14:10 Chile defender Gary Medel is a doubt with a muscle strain but, if fit, will keep his place in a full-strength side. Key midfielder Arturo Vidal will return after being rested for the group stage defeat against the Dutch. Vidal, Charles Aranguiz, Francisco Silva and Eugenio Mena are all one booking from a ban, along with Brazil quartet Thiago Silva, Ramires, Neymar and Luiz Gustavo. Brazil v Chile (17:00 BST) Posted at 14:00 David Luiz They won it in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. Will Brazil be champions in their own back yard in 2014? Today, in Belo Horizonte, they will aim to move a step closer against a dangerous Chile side who ended Spains defence of the World Cup. Some early Brazil team news for you: Defender David Luiz is nursing a slight back problem suffered in training but he is expected to be fit. Fernandinho is pushing for a starting role in midfield, although Luiz Felipe Scolari said earlier in the week that he has blind faith in Paulinho. Bring on the last 16 Posted at 13:55 If any other world leaders express an opinion on Luis Suarez, youll find out first right here on World Cup Sportsday. But now, its time to look ahead. The knockout stages start in little more than three hours...BBC Sports
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:46:52 +0000
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