Brazil x North Korea [PBP] Thread

Re-post from other thread: Why does DPRK only have seven subs, while Brazil has eleven? How did the player from DPRK get suspended and why are there three others that are missing?

 

I'm hoping for a ridiculously over-confident NK team coming out guns blazing...and Brasil being forced to play Joga Bonita.

 

Isn't it strange about how our American and Eurocentric announcers constantly harp about what a mystery this North Korean team is? I mean, I'm aware of the politcal/social/cultural stuffr with North Korea and the lack of communication about them, but it's not like they didn't play 8 or so games (or more) in qualification. I mean, if they had some Asian analysts I'm sure they could give some insight into the team. I myself saw on FSC watched North Korea play South Korea in a big match last fall (not that I remember much about it). I mean, it's not like the North Korea team hasn't played a bunch of internatinal matches before.

 

Spain is the only team in this WC that plays Joga Bonita. This is going to be an ultra-catenaccio match.

Brazil 2-0. Both goals from set pieces.

 

Yeah, it's kind of ridiculous. It's not like all their players are playing behind the iron-curtain in stadiums closed to Western cameras.

 

I have seen N.Korea play numerous times. N.Korea is not skillful and does have problems containing skillful teams. It also has problems on corners and crosses in its box. They are relatively disciplined, however, and do have some players who can latch on to long balls to pose a threat on counters. Overall, however, I have a hard time imagining them containing Brazil for more than 15 or 20 minutes. They will probably lose by 3-4 goals.

Incidentally, the team that they resemble the most is China.

 

Oh no you di'nt?!?! lol


Jong Tae-Se is the only name of interest to me due to J-League connections.

 

It's part of the allure and hype behind this match.... at least until the first goal is scored.

 

Just noted that filters are going to be on the broadcast to lessen the vuvuzelas.

 

I'm holding up my lighter for those in North Korea at this moment who really want to watch this game but can't due to the nutbag leader and the cheapskates.

 

incidentally, what is about to happen on the pitch, would also happen in an all out conflict

 

I'm hoping for embarrassment, either 0-0 or a 5 goal or more Brazilian victory.

 

Prediction: Brazil wins 2-0 and pretends to struggle a bit.

 

Rope-a-dope for other coaches?

 

N. Korean player in tears at the anthem.

Politics aside -- I'm sorry, but that is awesome.

 

one of the chaps can't seem to control his emotions

 

Yup.

And they wouldn't want to see colleagues treated badly at home.

 

The camera keeps focusing on the one Korean dude who's bawling his eyes out.

 

Dunga rockin his turtleneck. I seem to recall that wardrobe choice in previous tournaments.

 

Did Tyler actually call North Korea a country where the Cult of Personality is not permitted?

 

He said "for the players."