It hasn’t exactly been the most thrilling of halfs in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, as both Mexico and Brazil look a touch nervous. However, The El Tri Sub-20 side look the much more lively of the two teams and have been on the front foot for most of the first half. Neither team has been able to create clear-cut chances, but the ball has spent more time in the Brazil penalty area than the 18-yard box on the other end of the field.
Mexico Vs. Brazil, U-20 World Cup 2011 Semifinals: Halftime, Score Tied 0-0
The two big stars in the game have had very different halves. Phillipe Coutinho has struggled to impose himself on the game, while ‘Cubo’ Erick Torres has been far and away Mexico’s most influential player. While Brazil are struggling to create chances, Mexico’s back line deserves plenty of credit. Brazil have been average, but not bad, and Mexico have defended exceptionally well.
In first half stoppage time, it appeared that Torres had given his team a vital lead with a great header that beat Gabriel. Unfortunately for El Tri, Cubo was just a step offside and unluckily - but correctly - had his goal disallowed.
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