Copa America 2011: Brazil thrashed Ecuador, but leaves no doubt

Brazil must defeat came in his match against Ecuador to be in the quarterfinals of the Copa America 2011, and although he did a fairly convincing 4-2, those of Mano Menezes left little doubt towards their true potential in the tournament.

On the one hand, have made clear that Brazil will always be Brazil, and when the attackers have the day no one to stop. Yesterday we were so Neymar, like Robinho and Pato, assisted by an intermittent Goose and the right wing juggernaut called Maicon. The Inter side came into the eleven at the expense of Dani Alves, and after his great performance seems certain to be the occupant of that lane in the remainder of the championship.

Duck and Neymar signed a double each. The first, showing that although the scores on either the band or canarinha Milan striker is able to play center forward. And Neymar, while away from their best, showed his continued danger. Robinho in his back to eleven, proved to be a starter in this selection and if not checked, could have signed two bad goals from a void and an excellent shot at the pole.

So where are the problems of Brazil? For everything else. When you have the ball in the attack are strong, but the problem is how to bring the ball into the area. Ramires and Lucas Leiva make a very vulgar midfield for a team like Brazil. The quality is absent and game becomes slow and predictable. And as we look back, the problems disappear. Lucio is no longer to be a starter, and while the bench, David Luiz requested an opportunity to scream.

Looking at the goal, nor is a quiet one. Julius Caesar is no longer the impenetrable goalkeeper and a half years ago. Early this morning could do much more in both goals in Ecuador, both signed by the Levante Caicedo, a striker of enormous potential. His two lashes from the left edge of the area in the Brazilian goalkeeper evidence.

Ecuador leaves for home, but with heads held high. While Brazil remains in the Copa America, gaining some moral, but still leaving many questions. Even so, remain the favorites along with Argentina, where both teams crossed, it will be in the final, and Sunday at 21:00 will have a new test in the quarterfinal match against Paraguay, again .

Venezuela pulled breed to draw against Paraguay

Previously, Paraguay and Venezuela were tied at three in one of the most vibrant parts of what has played in Copa America. When the meeting was about to enter the 90th minute, Paraguay won 3-1, having traced with three goals from set pieces.

However, Venezuela pulled caste to score two goals in injury time and tie a game that was lost. As a result, they avoid Brazil in the quarterfinals and will face Chile. The goals brought the firm Alcaraz, Lucas Barrios and Riveros Paraguay, and Rondon, Miku and Perozo for Venezuela.

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