There was no pressure on Tite like Argentina, Chile or
Uruguay. The Selecao boss decided to surface a team without Marcelo, Gabriel
Jesus and Philippe Coutinho. But Neymar was there to test the ragged Colombian
defence and markers. As a Brazilian fan, my expectation always remains high and
for which I wanted another win from the Samba Boys, but Brazil were not up to
the mark or I think, I should say, they were not let to play freely by the ugly
markers and defenders of Colombia, who at presnet, makes football looks very
ugly.
But still, Tite’s Brazil maintained their composure and
dished some beautiful football. There were short passes and typical Brazilian
moves to orchestrate an attack. Sadly, they did not fetch satisfactory results
as a genuine number nine was missing and a commander in the midfield like
Coutinho was not there until 75th minute. Neymar was languid and
pacey and initiated superb moves from the left, but Firmino failed to replicate
his form at Liverpool.
Willian struck gold in a vintage Brazil way, but Radamel
Falcao needed just one chance to bounce back and end Tite’s winning run in the World
Cup qualifiers.
As a fan, I was not satisfied, but still, at least, they
played some beautiful football and never thought of holding back when James
Rodriguez and co looked threatening.
I love such attacking football.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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