Portugal’s match with Brazil was one of the most anticipated fixtures of group stage, but on the edge of the tournament’s knockout phase, both sides may be focused more on the next round than the latest iteration of their rivalry.
World Cup 2010, Brazil Vs. Portugal: Nilmar, Luis Fabiano Misses Leave Brazil, Portugal Scoreless
Brazil and Portugal have gone to halftime scoreless, putting both teams in position to maintain their Group G spots into the knockout round.
Brazil comes into the match on six points in first place, while Portugal’s four points have them in Group G’s second place.
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The match between the Selecao and Seleccao would have been more entertaining than England-United States’s 1-1, but closing out Group G play on Friday, the match carries a series of motivations ulterior to winning.
That identity combined for three of Portugal’s seven goals against North Korea.
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