Keeper was not sharp though. It was a good shot by neymar, but not one that should get past most keepers. I'm happy with the accuracy of our passes when trying to beat South Africa's back line. I'd like to see more pressure in the second half though and more offensive freedom for Fernandinho (maybe Luis Gustavo in for Paulinho to allow that) and Rafinha.
Willian, Ramires, Luis Gustavo in, Hulk, Oscar, Paulinho out. Sucks to see Oscar out sicne he's my favorite, but these are sensible subs. Rest for some important names, a chance for Fernandinho to play Paulinho's role and use some of the more common subs. And Neymar scores off the bat. Ball comes to Fred, very smart touch puts Neymar in one one one and he scores.
Neymar backed up his talk. He and Bernard Parker were talking some friendly trash to each other on Twitter.
I thought I was going to see an Alves free Selecao game. I should have known better after I read that Alves practiced as a LB yesterday....
Jo in for Fred. They are never going to be on the pitch at the same time barring extreme circumstances....
Even under the most extreme circumstances, they should never be on the pitch together at the same time,
Kaka, you are shot out!! But Fernandinho is having a very good game!! I think its safe to pencil him into to final 23
Comentarista says "Acho que o Fernandinho acaba de carimbar seu passaporte". Two things: 1. I agree. Played as the d-mid, the c-mid and scored a beatiful goal just now. 4x0. 2. The passport metaphor is funny when you're hosting. xD
I guess Fernandinho can pencil his name in if he will do more of that. Rafinha on the other wasn't good enough IMO. Almost like he played scared.
Sure, I wouldn't go as far as celito, I think he had freedom to try some of his stuff and his positioning and runs were very solid.