The Day I Played with Ronaldo

In another match in the same group, Paraguay and Chile drew 1:1.

In this way, the situation of the group is relatively delicate: Brazil has 2 matches, 2 wins and 6 points.

If the last game can win, or at least draw with Paraguay, then Brazil will be the first in the group.

Naturally, Paraguay will not be caught without a fight. They currently have 1 win, 1 draw and 4 points. If they can draw, they will qualify as second in the group; if they win, they will be first in the group; The faces of others changed.

So Paraguay coach Pinto will never relax in such a crucial game.

The Chilean team has 1 draw and 1 loss. If they win Costa Rica in the last game, they still have hope of qualifying as the third place in the group; if they draw or lose, then everything will be suspended.

As for Costa Rica, it should be said that they have no desires and no desires. Even if they win, they only have a theoretical hope of qualifying as the third place in the group, and it depends on other people's faces.

After two days of rest, the Brazilian team attacked again to face Paraguay, who played in the national Olympic lineup.

In this campaign, Pereira made a major adjustment to the lineup, the main purpose is to test newcomers for the World Cup qualifiers.

Right-back Maicon from Cruzeiro replaced Mancini, centre-back Chris replaced Juan, midfielders Felipe and Kleberson came on, striker Zefabiano replaced Ricardo .

Diego, Oliveira and Baptista, who had been very popular before the game, did not get the chance to start.

At the beginning of the game, the Brazilian team played very proactively and had a slight advantage on the court. Fabiano, Edu, Maicon and Adriano had good chances to score, but all missed.

And Paraguay, who played with the national Olympic team, was also very young and full of vigor, and did not surrender. They also had a few chances but didn't take them.

On the Brazilian team's bench, Ricardo talked with Baptista very relaxedly. Baptista performed well in Seville and was considered the best young midfielder in La Liga last season. He is almost at the national level and is about to enter the intercontinental level.

"Julio," Ricardo said with a smile, "you say, who can score first in this match?"

"Of course it's us," Baptista said without hesitation.

Compared with Ricardo's relaxed demeanor, Baptista's eyes seemed somewhat anxious.

He has enjoyed initial success at club level and is now desperate to gain recognition with the national team.

However, the Brazilian team's midfield is too strong, leaving only a handful of opportunities for him to perform.

You know, even Ricardo, a young talent recognized by the world, cannot get a main position in the Brazilian team, that is, the "Brazil Second Team" currently participating in the America's Cup can let Ricardo start.

Although Baptista is well-known in La Liga, he is still an out-and-out small name in the Brazilian team. If Pereira hadn't formed a "Brazil Second Team" with the purpose of scouting newcomers, he would not be eligible to be selected at all. national team.

So he desperately hopes to be able to appear on the stage and impress Pereira with his actual performance, so that it is possible to consider him when the Brazilian national team gathers next time.

Ricardo smiled and said, "Why don't we make a bet, bet 500 euros. I bet Paraguay will score first!"

Baptista raised his eyebrows: "Okay, just bet!"

His voice was a little louder, Pereira looked serious, following the reputation, Baptista immediately looked up to the sky as innocent.

Their little gamble soon paid off. In the 28th minute, Paraguay took a corner kick, Paredes headed the ball back, Barreto volleyed from the back and almost scored, but Cesar reacted quickly and shot the ball out of the baseline.

Paraguay took another corner, this time Cesar was not so lucky, and striker J Gonzalez headed past him to guard the goal.

Baptista said sullenly: "You're lucky. Do you want to bet on which team will score the next goal?"

"Do you still need to gamble? It must be us." Licado smiled confidently.

Regarding the Brazilian team in this era, there is such a joke: form a team with all the biggest players, and then form a team with all the players who have played abroad but are not so famous, and then draw an elite group from the domestic league. If there is only one team, then these three teams have the strength to win the World Cup.

Although it is a joke, it also shows that the Brazilian team is full of talents.

Even the Brazilian second team should not be underestimated. Whoever dares to underestimate this team will have to pay the price in blood.

Soon, the Brazilian team equalized the score as Riccardo expected. Maicon assisted to the front of the penalty area and handed the ball to Kleberson, who immediately took the ball and passed it to the penalty area. Fabiano stopped the ball in the chest on the right side of the penalty area, volleyed from a small angle, and hit the ball into the dead corner. The score became 1:1.

The commentator joked: "Goal!! Fabiano, he scored his first goal for the national team! Pereira should feel happy troubles now. The Brazilian team really has too many options on the front line. Ronaldo's The main position is unshakable. His younger brothers Ricardo and Adriano are also rising very quickly and in good condition. Fabiano is also in the same condition. Don’t forget, there are also Amoruso, Oliveira , Robinho, Neilmar, Wagnalowe, Gill and other powerful players. When it comes to the World Cup qualifiers, how should he choose!"

After scoring the goal, Fabiano rushed to the sidelines, hugged Pereira, and found Ricardo and Baptista. Ricardo hugged him and whispered in his ear: "Good job!" Okay, Luis, I feel like I'm going to lose my main position."

Fabiano smiled and said: "Forget it, you have already scored 10 goals for the national team, and I just scored my first goal!"

The game continues. There were some chances on both sides, but the goals were long overdue.

Until the 72nd minute of the second half, Paraguay's goalkeeper Barreto kicked the ball with a big kick. As a result, the Brazilian defender Chris from Cruzeiro capitulated. La stopped the ball with his chest in the penalty area, turned around and shot, Julio Cesar missed the ball, and Paraguay led 2:1.

Afterwards, the Brazilian team, which aggressively attacked, was empty at the back and was attacked by Paraguay several times. It was only because the young Paraguayan players were not strong enough to seize the opportunity that they failed to succeed.

The score of 2:1 was maintained until the end, and in another game in the same group, Costa Rica reversed and defeated Chile in an upset. In this way, Paraguay was able to qualify at the top of the group in Group C, while Brazil was second in the group with only 3 points. Costa Rica was lucky enough to enter the quarter-finals as the third place in the group with better results.