Thursday, 2 August 2012

Brazil v New Zealand Olympics Men’s Football Preview -01 August-2012

Wednesday,01 August,2012- Watch Brazil v New Zealand   Olympics Men’s Football  Fixtures.Having failed to win in their five Olympic matches, Neil Emblen’s New Zealand team will need a miracle to clinch three points against the unbeaten and favourites Brazil. The two sides lock horns today in their Group C clash at London 2012 played at the St. James’ Park, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in England.2012 Summer Olympics—men’s football tournament, Group C.Brazil vs. New Zealand (kickoff 9:30 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Aug. 1)Can Brazil close out group play with a perfect record?New Zealand will be the opponent Wednesday at St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England. With a victory, Brazil would close out Group C with a 100 percent record.Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET, and I’ll have live commentary right here from 9:15. In the meantime, enjoy some pre-match reading material.
Olympic Special
The Samba Boys coach Mano Menezes could rest some of his stars after sealing a quarter-final berth. Players like Lucas Moura and Leandro Damaio could start while key players like Oscar, Neymar, Sandro and Romelu could be rested.

Brazil has never won gold at the games despite being one of the top football teams but they seem to be heading in the right direction after consecutive wins against Egypt and Belarus while the Kiwis drew their match against Egypt but lost to Belarus.

The last time these two sides met Brazil thrashed New Zealand 5-0. The Kiwis will have to hope against hope due to the fact that they have never won a game against the mighty Brazilians. However, The Samba Boys shaky defence is their only plus point to have any hopes of going through.

While the Brazilians have tormented their opponents in every game, and with New Zealand being the weakest team in the group, Brazil are clear favourites to beat them and top the group.

Santos striker Neymar has been sensational so far at the games including new chelsea signing Oscar. The trio including Hulk are a formidable striker force in front of goal.

New Zealand’s West Brom striker Chris Wood is the only goalscorer for his side and will hope to upset the shaky Brazilian defence.

Brazil: Neto-Rafael, Silva, Juan, Marcelo-Sandro, Romelu-Lucas-Damaio, Neymar, Hulk.

New Zealand: O’Keeffe-Payne, Smith, Nelsen, Hogg-Barbarouses, Thomas, McGlinchey, Rojas-Wood, Smeltz.

Brazil v New Zealand

Wednesday Date   01 August 2012

Kick Off Time:     14:30 BST 15:30 CET

Venue :  St James’ Park

Live/Repeat: Live

Wednesday 01 August

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