Brazil Vs South Africa Preview: Confederations Cup Football 2009

Brazil v South Africa

Thursday 25th June 2009,

Johannesburg

Confederations Cup

Brazil

Brazil thrashed tournament rivals Italy 3-0 to progress through to the semi-finals undefeated.

In the tournament so far, Brazil have won all three of their matches to qualify top of their group, six points clear of 2nd placed USA.

Brazil have scored a massive ten goals in their three matches, conceding three in the process. Luis Fabiano is the team's leading scorer with three goals, with Kaka contributing two. Maicon, Robinho, Juan, Felipe Melo have all contibuted with a goal each as well.

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South Africa

South Africa lost their final match of the group stages 2-0 to Spain, but still qualified for this semi-final match against Brazil.

In the tournament so far, South Africa have won one, drawn one and lost one, qualifying second in their group, five points behind group winners Spain but two points ahead of third placed Iraq.


The leading and only scorer for South Africa is Bernard Parker, with two goals for the host nation.

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Prediction

After a shaky opening match against Egypt, Brazil have not looked back whatsoever since. Their 3-0 win over fellow footballing heavyweights Italy on Sunday night displayed just how dominant the Brazilians have been for much of the tournament, with their attacking and defensive players both on show.

South Africa have put in a spirited tournament performance to qualify for this semi-final against the imposing Brazil side. Unfortunately for the hosts, this match will be something of David vs Goliath meeting, with 67 places in the FIFA World Rankings separating 5th placed Brazil and 72nd placed South Africa.

Still, with the crowd firmly behind them, the South Africa team will want to go down fighting and put in a performance worthy of their semi-final qualification. Unfortunately for them, the Brazilians are in superb form and will be looking for plenty more goals en route to the final.

Brazil vs South Africa Prediction: Brazil 3 - South Africa 0

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