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World Cup Match Preview: Portugal-Brazil

June 24/10

Portugal and Brazil clash for first place in Group G as the Portuguese speaking nations put their pride on the line in an encounter that has been pitted the game of the first round, Brazil has already clinched a spot in the Round of 16 with Portugal having a huge goal differential at the moment on Ivory Coast for the next spot. Brazil's Kaka will miss the matchup due to a red card picked up in his last game. Portugal will be without the services of Ruben Amorim and possibly Deco.

Portugal- Keys to Victory

The Portuguese will look to continue their second half form against North Korea and in a game that could turn into a very skilled encounter, Portugal will need to contain the creative Brazilians while creating plays from the middle of the field

Brazil- Keys to Victory

The Brazilians will need to get their fast pace ball control in check and make the Portuguese run around for the ball. They will need to make sure someone is watching Portugal's # 7

Portugal- Player to Watch

Tiago, the midfielder stepped up in Deco's absence scoring a brace and moved the ball well, he will need to do the same against Brazil.

Brazil- Player to Watch

Robinho, has had a quiet tournament until now but with Kaka out of the lineup will be counted on to pick up some of the slack.

Portugal- Potential Starting Lineup

Eduardo, Miguel, Alves, Carvalho, Coentrao, Tiago, Mendes, Meireles, Simao, Ronaldo, Almeida

Brazil- Potential Starting Lineup

Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Juan, Bastos, Melo, Silva, Alves, Baptista, Robinho, Fabiano

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