Brazil is the only country that ran in the 19 editions of the World Cup. It scooped five titles and is the biggest winner. In recent decades always figured among the favorites. And on Tuesday, in its debut edition of South Africa, flirted with the largest “zebra” in its history. Everything was decided in the second half after a goalless draw in the first stage. Elano and Maicon scored the goals victory over the weak North Korea, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. But it was suffered, 2-1, including a goal even North Korea.

The team took the field down for the victory over North Korea. It was more than required to overcome the 105th team in the FIFA rankings in his second appearance in World Cups. For this, Dunga made some mystery until the last training.

The Brazil took 55min to overcome the defense formed by Ri Myong Guk, Cha Jong Hyok, Ri Jun Il, Ri Kwang Chon and Ji Yun Nam. Who are they? Dunga does not know. Dunga knows that the only difficulty of the much talked about debut in recent days to materialize.

But half the actual selection is Kaka. He carries the number 10 shirt and the responsibility of arming, to make a difference. It did neither one nor the other. Robinho fit to assume this role. Elano helped, as in goal for Maicon. But it was too little time for the five-time champion. Very little for those seeking to hexa.

Many are betting that this will be the Robinho’s World Cup. From the first minute of the game, he showed that he will do everything not to disappoint his followers. Robinho has fallen on both sides of the field. He feigned, dribbled. Right away, he put the ball between the legs of a Korean. He ventured outside the area. He saw that the team had difficulty in arming and retreated to midfield. Until he demanded lateral (one on the left, another on the right). But it was the only one to be a differentiator.

Until the next game, the only thing to do is waiting.

Via: Folha.