No World Cup would be complete without the presence of the Samba boys and their wonderful entourage of beautiful fans.
Brazil's presence at 2010 was never in any doubt but the Canarinhos took one step further to mathematically qualify with a slender 2-1 victory over Paraguay last night.
It was the type of match to be expected against the Paraguayans. It was a little ugly, very physical, with the occasional flash of brilliance.
Paraguay’s strategy was clear from the outset: Shut down Kaka. Nearly every time he touched the ball he was swarmed and fouled immediately.
The first half saw Paraguay go ahead off a Paraguay free kick deflected by Elano catching out Julio Cesar. Robinho put things back on level terms off yet another brilliant Dani Alves cross.
In the second half Team Brazil asserted itself as the half went on, and the ball was in the Paraguayan side of the pitch for most of the second 45 minutes.
Brazil’s second goal was scored by Nilmar. He scored on a perfect lob from Felipe Melo. After first trying to chest pass the ball to Robinho, Nilmar calmly slotted in the rebound off the Paraguayan defender.
Hopefully news of the coming of the mighty Brazilians should go a long way to get a surge in ticket sales going in South Africa as seen in the Confederations Cup.
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