Dunga: We're getting better
Dunga expressed that his tournament favourites' confidence is growing with every match after they eased to a 3-0 victory over Chile.As this,Brazil and the Netherlands will now meet in an intriguing-looking quarter-final at Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth on Friday.
That encounter will be the third time in the last five FIFA World Cups? that the two sides have met in the knockout phase.The Brazilians emerged victorious on the two previous occasions,winning 3-2 in the last eight at USA 1994 and 4-2 on penalties in the semi-finals of France 1998.
Dunga said:"We know there is always this expectation that Brazil will be the winners but being the favourite does not allow you to win the World Cup.Some people doubted that we would perform but as we go along that confidence is growing and growing and we hope to make it to the final."
Robinho,released on loan to Santos by Manchester City last season,insisted he would continue to put individual glory behind his team's achievement.He added: "I'm very happy with the goal and victory of my team and if I am able to be the best player and top scorer in the World Cup 2010,that will be fine but at the moment I'm concentrating my efforts on the team."
Kaka,on his return from suspension,also showed just why he is so important to Brazil but picked up a third caution of the tournament,from English referee Howard Webb.Dunga said he will raise the issue with the Real Madrid midfield star."It is a problem - I don't want Kaka to be out suspended," he said.
Dunga said the quarter-final would provide Brazil's toughest challenge so far."Holland have a great World Cup tradition and they are very similar to the South American teams so we have to be extremely careful," he said."We have to be prepared to deal with extremely technical,excellent players.They are a solid team."
I'm excited to see the Netherlands vs.Brazil match.The previous games were amazing.I root for another Brazil's victory.Dunga is right.Brazil is improving every game.
Copyright 2010 by Manuel Lows,who is a sports fan,fond of coach bags.
That encounter will be the third time in the last five FIFA World Cups? that the two sides have met in the knockout phase.The Brazilians emerged victorious on the two previous occasions,winning 3-2 in the last eight at USA 1994 and 4-2 on penalties in the semi-finals of France 1998.
Dunga said:"We know there is always this expectation that Brazil will be the winners but being the favourite does not allow you to win the World Cup.Some people doubted that we would perform but as we go along that confidence is growing and growing and we hope to make it to the final."
Robinho,released on loan to Santos by Manchester City last season,insisted he would continue to put individual glory behind his team's achievement.He added: "I'm very happy with the goal and victory of my team and if I am able to be the best player and top scorer in the World Cup 2010,that will be fine but at the moment I'm concentrating my efforts on the team."
Kaka,on his return from suspension,also showed just why he is so important to Brazil but picked up a third caution of the tournament,from English referee Howard Webb.Dunga said he will raise the issue with the Real Madrid midfield star."It is a problem - I don't want Kaka to be out suspended," he said.
Dunga said the quarter-final would provide Brazil's toughest challenge so far."Holland have a great World Cup tradition and they are very similar to the South American teams so we have to be extremely careful," he said."We have to be prepared to deal with extremely technical,excellent players.They are a solid team."
I'm excited to see the Netherlands vs.Brazil match.The previous games were amazing.I root for another Brazil's victory.Dunga is right.Brazil is improving every game.
Copyright 2010 by Manuel Lows,who is a sports fan,fond of coach bags.
anthony - 30. Jun, 07:53
