Posted by: IndisGuise June 27, 2005
Heavyweights clash again
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Yahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:) Yet another title beckons for the mightiest among the mighties; Brazil. And to add to the spice, their arch rival, Argentina are standing against them to spoil the party. But if the law of average do not prevail just about then on wednusday, Brazil should yet again bathe in the glory of victory. Argentina though, would no doubt are aching to avenge their loss against their South American mighty giants in the South American championship finale last year. But perhaps their victory against their arch rival came rather early in the latest world cup qualifier, which to their credit, they won. Key duel should no doubt feature the reigining world player of the year, Ronaldinho and the much improved and settled Riquelme, who showed his worth this season in the Primera Divisi?n after his much hyped and glamorous transfer from his beloved Boca Juniors to Barcelona. Failing to light the stage there, he then was waged out on loan to Villarreal where he shone like the star performer he was in his glory days in Boca. I never quite understood why Barcelona let him go even after they tasted his class against Villarreal on the twilight of the last campaign. Finally a settled Riquelme would not hurt any team and with Deco, they could have had a true 'diamond' trinity. Regarding Robinho, he has performed as expected, tormenting the opposition defence and often provided glimpse of his rather impressive capabilities. But here i would risk to take chance to differ with Seba's analysis regarding a match up between Tevez and Robinho. Tevez, to his credit have been a hot property in his home league and often was regarded as "next' Diego "amazing" Maradona. Premature expectation perhaps, but not outrageous, shall i say. On his day he can be lethal. Nonetheless after his expected move to europe failed to materialize and with a Brazilian league team willing to match a decent european perks, with a mega millionaires from middle east investment, Tevez have not 'really' set the stage ablaze. Even in this tournament, he has not shown or has been consistently incapable to have much influence so much so that he is not even a certainty to start the match. The real question is, would Argentina be able to stop The lethal missile of Adriano's left 'rocket launcher'? Also, with Aimar coming in as substitue in the 3rd quater of second half and injecting the jest, freshness and creativity in the rather clumsy at times but nevertheless entertaining semi-final with the gallant and much improved Mexico; would peckerman allow him to partner Riquleme? Mano a mano, boths have talents a plenty, but inevitably, Brazilians definitely posses the edge. The masters of soccer magics, these sorcerers definately are a standard bearer and a measuring stick for any team in the world. But will that be enough against the arch rivals who are aching to prove to the world that they are, if not better, as good as their more decorated rivals. As ever the loyal Samba fan, my legion was, will and always shall be with the mighty Brazilians. I say it would be a war with many facets with much twists and turn. Other things being equal, if capabilities alone are to be the yard stick for success; Brazilians should take this, if not hands down, at least with 'some' comfort. I say 3-2. My instinct tells me it will be a high scoring duel. Come what may, this as always, promises to the best sporting or othewise, show in the face of the world; which is always the case when these two giants meet. Beauty, grace, talent, hard work, passion, fear, love, drama; you name it, it shall have. Let the drum roll and the dress reharshal for the big one in year's time, begin. Remember Ladies and Gentleman, The show begins on wednusday. Miss it and you missed joy d'voir. Unforgivable. Really. ;) - IndisGuise:)
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